Apple’s plans to seriously upgrade the iPhone camera just got… complicated. We recently reported that Apple was exploring ways to bring Halide-inspired pro features to the iPhone 18 Pro, even going as far as considering an acquisition of the app’s developer, Lux Optics. But as it turns out, that story has now taken a legal turn, with a lawsuit now at the center of it all.
UnsplashAccording to The Information, Lux Optics’ co-founder Ben Sandofsky has filed a lawsuit against fellow co-founder Sebastiaan de With, who recently joined Apple’s design team.
What exactly is the lawsuit about?
First things first, the dispute isn’t directly against Apple, but it’s closely tied to the company. The lawsuit alleges that de With was fired in December 2025 over financial misconduct, including claims that he used over $150,000 in company funds for personal expenses. It also accuses
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