Apple increases R&D in China with two lab expansions

Apple is significantly increasing its R&D facilities in China, with the expansion of an applied research lab in Shanghai and a new lab constructed in Shenzhen.Shanghai [Pexels/Wolfram K]Apple's research and development spending is huge, having forked out approximately $7.7 billion in Q1 2024 alone. In a continued expansion of its R&D efforts, it is making two moves to its operations in China.One will be the expansion of an existing applied research lab in Shanghai, which is used to improve the materials and construction of Apple's products and components, reports China Daily. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums