Apple acquires Workflow automation app


Apple has purchased the app and team behind the popular Workflow app on iOS.

Apple in a statement to Tech Crunch:

The Workflow app was selected for an Apple Design Award in 2015 because of its outstanding use of iOS accessibility features, in particular an outstanding implementation for VoiceOver with clearly labeled items, thoughtful hints, and drag/drop announcements, making the app usable and quickly accessible to those who are blind or low-vision.

Workflow can trigger events between apps and services. Apple digging deeper in automation probably makes sense as the company keeps developing Siri integrations and new functionality for Home Kit.