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Apple opens map development office in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 19 (IBNS) Apple announced the opening of a new office in Hyderabad on Thursday that will focus on development of Maps for Apple products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, the company said.
“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, who is currently on a four-day tour in India, having arrived in Tuesday midnight.
Cook also said, “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.”
Apple has been continually updating and adding new features to Maps, including 3D views, the Flyover feature and tools to help customers find convenient places to shop, eat and explore nearby areas. With iOS 9 Apple added Transit, offering a combination of trains, subways, buses and walking, which is already available for more than 300 cities around the world.
The new facility, located on the Waverock campus, will provide a world-class, LEED-certified home for the expanding Maps team, the company release said.
“We are honored Apple chose Hyderabad as a home for its Maps development office,” said 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.”
“Apple is one of the most innovative companies in the world and we are very proud they chose us to partner with for this important project,” said Anup Jindal, RMSI’s CEO. “We are experts in geospatial data and we will be hiring thousands of people from the local area to support this effort.”
Across India, Apple supports over 640,000 iOS app developer jobs and other positions related to the iOS ecosystem, the company said.
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