Apple Commits $1.2 Billion to New European Chip Design Hub in Munich
Apple plans to invest $1.2 billion in a new European Silicon Design Center in Munich, focusing on 5G and wireless technologies. The facility expands on Apple's existing engineering presence in the city.
Apple announces a massive $1.2 billion investment to establish its European Silicon Design Center in Munich. This new facility focuses specifically on designing chips for 5G and other wireless technologies. Munich already serves as Apple's largest engineering hub in Europe, currently employing 1,500 engineers who initially work on power management before expanding into broader chip design.
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