Apple to open App Accelerator in India
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US tech major Apple will set up an App Accelerator in Bangalore, in order to provide support to Indian developers and help them to transform the design and performance of their apps on its mobile operating system iOS.
The Accelerator in Bengaluru, the hub of India’s start-up scene, will inspire the next generation of Indian developers, according to the company.
Each week, Apple experts will lead briefings and provide one-on-one app reviews for developers. The facility will also provide support and guidance on Swift — Apple’s programming language created to build apps for iOS, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
“India has one of the most vibrant and exciting iOS developer communities in the world and already tens of thousands of developers in India make apps for iOS,” the company said in a statement.
The App Accelerator at Bengaluru will help to further enrich the iOS app ecosystem.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of Apple's new App Accelerator in Bangalore?
What is the primary purpose of Apple's new App Accelerator in Bangalore?
The Accelerator aims to support Indian developers, helping them to improve the design and performance of their applications for Apple's mobile operating system, iOS. It will also inspire the next generation of Indian developers.
Q.What kind of support will developers receive at the Bangalore App Accelerator?
What kind of support will developers receive at the Bangalore App Accelerator?
Apple experts will lead weekly briefings and offer individual app reviews. The facility will also provide guidance and assistance specifically on Swift, Apple’s programming language for building apps across its platforms.
Q.Why has Apple chosen Bangalore as the location for its App Accelerator?
Why has Apple chosen Bangalore as the location for its App Accelerator?
Bangalore is the centre of India’s start-up scene and is considered home to one of the most dynamic iOS developer communities globally. Apple believes this location will further enrich the iOS app ecosystem.
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