Will Apple (AAPL) Buy Twitter?

May 5, 2009 12:10 PM EDT
Valleywag reported earlier today that it is hearing from a good source that Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) may buy Twitter. In fact, Valleywag is hearing that Apple is close to tying up the deal for approximately $700 million.

Valleywag said, "A source who's plugged into the Valley's deal scene and has been recruited by Apple for a senior position says Apple and Twitter are in serious negotiations, with the goal of unveiling a deal by June 8, when Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference launches in San Jose."

Previously, Twitter has turn down an offer from Facebook of $500 million in cash and mostly stock.

Apple may want Twitter to help drive iPhone adoption, Valleywag questions that synergy and thinks its an odd alliance.
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