Apple Acquires Education-Tech Startup LearnSprout
- The iPhone maker bought startup to develop education software
- LearnSprout competes with Sequoia-backed startup Clever
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Apple Inc. said it acquired education-technology startup LearnSprout, which creates software for schools and teachers to track students’ performance.
Apple is working on education tools for the iPad, which will allow students to see interactive lessons, track their progress, and share tablet computers with peers. "Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans," said Colin Johnson, a spokesman for Apple.