Apple Reportedly Opening New R&D Center in Cambridge, England

Apple is planning to open a new facility that includes research and development operations in Cambridge, England within the next few weeks, reports Business Weekly (via MacGeneration).

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90 Hills Road, which is said to be location of Apple's new offices in Cambridge

The company's new offices are said to be located at 90 Hills Road, which is described as a prestigious corporate building and is located near the likes of headquarters belonging to Microsoft and Sony. More than 1000 technology companies have established offices in Cambridge since 1998, with the region earning the nickname of "Silicon Fen" in reference to Silicon Valley. Other companies including microprocessor manufacturer ARM and wireless communications company Broadcom also have campuses in Cambridge.

According to the report, Apple is aiming to start with 20 employees in its new offices, and will look to grow to a total of 40 employees in the coming year. The UK was also said to be working hard for the past 25 years to persuade Apple to establish an office in Britain. Apple has numerous R&D centers around the world, including buildings in Israel, Shanghai, Taiwan, and more.

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farewelwilliams Avatar
137 months ago
maybe jony ive wants to be closer to home.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
brianvictor7 Avatar
137 months ago
So that's why he bought a $17M house in San Francisco (that is currently being renovated)?


Once this is redesigned it will have a flatter, translucent exterior.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
RockSpider Avatar
137 months ago
Once this is redesigned it will have a flatter, translucent exterior.

Just hope the walls don't bend.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Jimrod Avatar
137 months ago
Probably worth 18 mil already.

And by the time he's finished designing it, 64 mil :)

Nah, by the time Jony Ive's finished with his new house it'll look like this -

Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Piggie Avatar
137 months ago
So that's why he bought a $17M house in San Francisco (that is currently being renovated)?


I wonder if what the builders have finished their work they will glue the doors to their work shut and use screws only they can undo.

So when Jonny has a problem in his new house he has to call out their own repair team to service it :D
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Born Again Avatar
137 months ago
Can you imagine their research center?

A large iPhone .. Next to a slightly larger iPhone next to an even larger iPhone

Ooh their loads

A large iPad next to a slightly larger iPad next to an even larger iPad!!

All with downward facing speakers
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