Just a few days have passed since the presentation of the new mobile devices from Apple, and rumors continue to surround this company. Thus, it seems to introduce the rumored iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the smartwatchApple Watch is not all that the company with the bitten apple had in mind. Now there are new rumors about his intentions to buy one of the most charismatic, albeit unsuccessful, social networks in recent years.Is Apple trying to find its place in the social space again?
The social network that could be about to acquire Apple is specifically Path A well-known tool that has been present on mobile devices for several years. Its curious concept is what makes it really characteristic. Thus, it is an intimate social network, designed to connect with close friends and relatives by having the maximum limitation of 150 contacts. Something that radically breaks with the opening presented by the big Facebook and TwitterBut it doesn't end there.
In addition to its concept, Path has managed to attract attention for its design and possibilities An environment where users could share along a line of time where they were, who they spent time with, what entertainment they consumed (television, movies, books or music) as well as sharing photos and status updates Features that have been improved over the years with the introduction of filters photos, a second application to chat directly (Path Talk) or the introduction of extra content to generate money such as the sticker store Issues that have renewed their appearance and functionalities trying to stay on the crest of the wave, although their reality is that has not achieved the success it sought.
Now these rumors can mean quite a boost for their popularity, in addition to the real possibility that they are actually acquired by Apple Something to What doesn't help is that on September 9, during the keynote or presentation of the new iPhone, the creator of Path was sitting in the front row.In fact, he himself, Dave Morin, refused to confirm or deny any information about the purchase agreement that could be taking place.
And, following the rumors that some media are launching on the Internet, the agreement between Apple and Path could take some time gestating, having even come to outline the different points of it. In fact, according to rumours, Path would continue to function as before, becoming part of the Apple ecosystem but without ceasing to its users or its own brand With this, the only thing missing would be the signatures of the interested parties and the financial outlay on the part of Apple Something of which nothing is known. Will Apple try to stand up to Facebook again? Are you looking to find a place in the social again? Apple already tried it in 2010 with a social network that closely touched on music in Ping , but it was finally closed in 2012.Perhaps the time has come to try again. Time will tell.
