In 2013, Apple made 15 strategic purchases

Apple CEO Tim Cook I toldThat during the 2013 fiscal year, his company makes "strategic acquisition" about once every 3-4 weeks.

As is known, in Cupertino love absorb young but promising projects. It is clear that in 2013, Apple has focused on navigation startups. First was bought specializing in positioning technology company in the room WifiSLAM. Then Apple decided to purchase service Locationary, Which aims to systematize provides users with information on attractions, a variety of institutions and simply interesting places, as well as the navigation application HopStopWhich helps travelers to build travel itineraries on different transport and carefully planned walks. A month after that in Cupertino have shown interest in navigation services Embark, Which allows users to navigate the complicated public transport system the United States and the United Kingdom's largest cities.

Also, it was bought by a Swedish company AlgoTrim, Which specializes in data compression technology, and chip developer of wireless solutions Passif Semiconductor and a number of less visible projects.

Earlier, Cook has promised to surprise the world with incredible new products in 2014. analysts expect iWatch. And what do you expect from Apple?