Apple to invest $1.2 billion in silicon design center in Germany
https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/10/apple-to-invest-1-2-billion-in-silicon-design-center-in-germany/ Now, Apple plans to invest $1.2 billion (€1 billion) over the next three years on a new building and new R&D investments. While Apple is partnering with Qualcomm for the 5G modems in the iPhone 12 lineup, the company has also acquired most of Intel’s smartphone modem business.
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