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In this video I wanted to explain my theory on why I believe Apple discontinued Aperture 3 back in 2015 but continues to spare their other flagship pro apps: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Motion.

Of course there are a multitude of reasons why Apple combined iPhoto and Aperture into the Photos app, but I think the reason that may have been the deciding factor for Apple was what I theorize in this video...

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MacWorld Article: macworld.com/article/670773/what-apples-decision-to-stop-aperture-says-about-its-pro-apps.html

Pocket-lint Article: pocket-lint.com/apps/news/apple/132730-apple-just-killed-one-of-its-most-popular-apps-and-here-s-why

Gizmodo Article: gizmodo.com/why-apple-wont-miss-aperture-and-neither-should-you-1597072556

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