RE:Yfi still too young to be boughthttps://appleinsider.com/articles/14/07/22/apple-completed-29-acquisitions-in-past-nine-months-not-including-beats
Perhaps we can try to understand Apple's philosophy on acquisitions from the above article.
Key Quotes:
As for Beats, Cook said the purchase brought on "a very rare set of talent that we think can do great things at Apple ..........."
The executive said acquistions are well thought out, with companies chosen on their ability to help Apple make great products.