Tim Cook, Apple CEO turns his attention to India growth story in Hyderabad

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Tim Cook, Apple CEO announces the opening of a new office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of its Maps product. This investment will accelerate Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, says the company. “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 in a press statement. “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.” In India, Apple Maps has remained a neglected feature and doesn’t offer the kind of options that Maps does in the US, Europe and China. In these countries Apple Map