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  "id": 19207169,
  "title": "Apple to open new Developer Center in Istanbul as part of broader Turkey investment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/apple-to-open-new-developer-center-in-istanbul-as-part-of-broader",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T20:07:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/09/apple-to-open-new-developer-center-in-istanbul-as-part-of-broader-turkey-investment/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Apple has announced a significant long-term investment in Turkey, with the opening of seven new facilities focused on app development and manufacturing. The company will establish five new Apple Developer Academies, one Apple Developer Center, and one Apple Manufacturing Academy, starting in 2027. The Developer Academies will offer free, nine-month programs covering coding, design, marketing, project management, and AI technologies. The Developer Center in Istanbul will provide developers and entrepreneurs access to the latest tools, technologies, and resources, as well as Apple experts and events. Meanwhile, the Manufacturing Academy in Ankara will provide free training and consultancy to small and medium-sized businesses, students, and innovative entrepreneurs, focusing on AI and intelligent manufacturing techniques. Apple CEO Tim Cook emphasized the company's commitment to supporting Turkey's developer community and small and medium-sized businesses, highlighting the potential for innovation and economic growth in the region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Turkey to get Apple's first manufacturing academy outside US",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/turkey-to-get-apples-first-manufacturing-academy-outside-us",
        "published": "2026-11-09T18:51:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}