Apple acquires Cue, takes on Google Now

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TechCrunch: Apple Buys Cue For Over $40M To Compete With Google Now

Personal assistant app Cue has been acquired, we’ve confirmed with a person who should know. The app has sold for between $40 million to $60 million, we’re hearing from two sources, including TechCrunch tips, who posit that Apple has picked up the company for over a $35 million price tag.

Notice from 'cueup.com'

Cue is Shutting Down
We appreciate all of the support from you, our users, as Cue has grown over the last few years. However, the Cue service is no longer available.

Cue Premium users who registered through the website will receive a prorated refund. Cue Premium users registered though the iPhone App can request a refund through iTunes. In accordance with our privacy policy, your data and personal information will not be stored or transferred; it has been permanently deleted.

We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you. It’s been an incredible journey that wouldn’t have been possible without your loyal support.

Our sincerest thanks,
- The Cue Team

 

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It is hard to challange google by purchasing an app IMO but yes some how it makes its impact on google ,like facebook breaks orkut.