Apple Taps Virtual Avatar Firm Animato's Expertise and Intellectual Property
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What happened
Apple has quietly agreed to hire employees and license intellectual property of Animato, a small California-based company that has developed software for creating virtual avatars used in video chats and tutoring,…
Why the coverage differs
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What happened: Apple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato
Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (9to5Mac, MacRumors).
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What happened: Apple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato
Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (9to5Mac, MacRumors).
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May 19, 2026, 12:54 PM9to5Mac · CenterApple strikes talent and IP deal with virtual avatar startup Animato
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May 19, 2026, 7:48 PMMacRumors · CenterApple Taps Virtual Avatar Firm Animato's Expertise and Intellectual Property
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