Apple Sued Over Continuity Camera: Copycat Claims and Antitrust Concerns

• Reincubate, maker of Camo, has sued Apple, alleging it copied Camo's technology for its Continuity Camera feature.
• Camo, launched in 2020, allowed iPhones to be used as high-quality webcams for Macs, filling a gap in Apple's hardware.
• Apple's Continuity Camera, unveiled in 2022, offers similar functionality, leading to widespread comparisons with Camo.
• Reincubate founder Aidan Fitzpatrick claims Apple employees used Camo extensively and encouraged its development before launching their own version.
• The lawsuit includes antitrust claims, alleging Apple uses its ecosystem control to disadvantage rival apps and prevent Camo from achieving comparable performance.

Why It Matters: Apple faces a lawsuit from Reincubate over claims of copying Camo's tech and antitrust violations.