Apple buys start up that helps developers test applications

Apple confirmed it had gone shopping and purchased a California start-up, Burstly, which facilitates testing of applications for developers.The Los Angeles Times reported Saturday that Apple did not disclose a price for the company.The company allows developers access to more potential users for beta tests. Recently, however, it canceled the its TestFlight option for devices that use the Android operating system, the Times said.Apple is know for making relatively small acquisitions, spending $345 million in one deal in 2013, its biggest purchase...

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