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Apple opens new office in India that will create 4000 jobs

Apple has announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad, India, a move that will create up to 4000 new jobs in the country.

The office will focus on the development of Maps across all iOS products, including expansions of features like 3D views, Flyover and Transit.

"Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderabad which will focus on Maps development," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "The talent here in the local area is incredible and we are looking forward to expanding our relationships and introducing more universities and partners to our platforms as we scale our operations."



"We are honored Apple chose Hyderabad as a home for its Maps development office," added Telangana Chief Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao. "This will create thousands of jobs here and is a testament to our proactive approach, quality infrastructure and the excellent talent base we have in the region."

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Written by: Andre Yoskowitz @ 22 May 2016 12:01

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• 4 comments

• Mysttic

  Apple = full of shit. They only reason they are in India is to save on $.

  24.5.2016 16:18 #1

• lwment

  Originally posted by Mysttic: Apple = full of shit. They only reason they are in India is to save on $. You are 100% correct.
  

  "Not all of the mice find the cheese"

  25.5.2016 12:23 #2

• DarthMopar

  ^agreed^
  

  25.5.2016 15:24 #3

• omendata

  Apple went to China and ended up with employees committing suicide in Shenzen now they are giving us 4000 potential scammers and con men - Jeezus anything to save a buck!
  
  Fu** Apple I will never buy an Apple product as long as I live!
  Posers and Apple-Ifannypads and Iphoneys!
  
  

  25.5.2016 22:43 #4