On January 28, 2026, Sebastiaan de With, the co-founder of the renowned professional camera app Halide, revealed that he would be returning to Apple to become a part of the Human Interface Design team. De With is no stranger to Apple, having previously contributed to the design of notable projects such as iCloud, MobileMe, and the 'Find My App'.

Following his initial tenure at Apple, De With teamed up with his partner to establish Lux Optics. Under their leadership, the company successfully launched photography apps like Halide and Spectre, both of which have garnered widespread acclaim within the Apple ecosystem for their exceptional features and user-friendly interfaces.

Despite De With's departure to rejoin Apple, Lux Optics and its suite of apps will continue to operate seamlessly, unaffected by this change in personnel. De With brings a wealth of experience in designing photography apps, with his creations being celebrated for their innovative approach and outstanding user experience. His return to Apple is expected to infuse the design team with fresh energy and creative insights.