Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyd

Technology giant Apple today showed where its priorities lie, with the opening of its new office here that will focus on development of Maps for products like iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao inaugurated the facility in presence of Apple CEO Tim Cook and state IT Minister K T Rama Rao.
"We are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderabad which will focus on Maps development," Cook 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 up our operations."

Though the California-based company did not reveal the quantum of investment, it maintained that the capital will help accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs.
Cook acknowledged that the maker of popular gadgets may not be the first to invent products, but always tries to give the best.

"Apple has always been about creating the very best products in the world. Nevertheless, perhaps not the first, but always the best," the Apple CEO said during the inauguration of the facility.
"We always try to bring products that would enrich people's lives. Because we are driven by a culture of changing the world and changing it for the better."

Apple yesterday announced a new initiative to support engineering talent and accelerate growth in India's iOS developer community.
Cook, on a maiden five-day visit to the country, is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his trip.
K T Rama Rao requested the technology behemoth to set up
its own campus here and also partner with in T-Hub, a technological incubator started by the state government.
Apple has been continuously updating and adding new features to Maps, including 3D views, Flyover and tools to help customers find convenient places to shop, eat and explore nearby areas, the statement said.

With iOS 9, Apple added Transit, offering a combination of trains, subways, buses and walk, 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 statement said.
According to the Telangana chief minister, the state is "honoured" that Apple chose Hyderabad as a home for its Maps development office.
"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," he said.

CEO of RMSI, a global IT services company providing GIS, modeling and analytics and software services, Anup Jindal said, "Apple is one of the most innovative companies in the world. We are very proud they chose us to partner with for this important project."
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Cook also visited G Narayanamma Institute of Technology & Science (GNITS) for Women here to launch MAC lab.
GNITS signed an MoU with Apple. Apple chose GNITS as a center for excellence, only of its kind in India and third in the world as its favourite collaboration for launching the MAC lab-based training, a release stated.

As part of MoU with Apple, research oriented App development MAC lab with high-end Apple systems of huge investment is contributed by Apple to GNITS. Top class specialised app developers from Apple are training GNITS students to enhance the practical knowledge of Mac IOs and related future apps, it said.
When students asked question about how Apple encourages the young minds, Cook pointed out that for younger generation to get into top class company like Apple, one should think differently, should be of high integrity, must communicate effectively, work with the group without ego and able to propose and understand new ideas.

On another question regarding the enhancement of products for future challenges, Cook felt that Apple team is working hard to understand the future generation requirements and is looking forward to collaborate/assist the teams /groups to develop new apps for Mac IOs.