Apple layoffs: Company cuts at least 600 jobs after car and display screen projects shut down

The company laid off more than 600 workers in California after ending its car and smartwatch display projects, according to a filing with the California Employment Development Department, Bloomberg reports.

Why did Apple discontinue both initiatives?

The company began winding down both initiatives in February because they were seen as major pain areas, the report said.

What challenges did Apple’s car and smartwatch projects face?

Indecision among executives about its direction and cost concerns led to the car project being cancelled, while the demonstration program faced major engineering, supplier and cost challenges.

How many layoffs have there been at Apple?

According to reports, 371 employees at Apple’s main car-related office in Santa Clara, California have been laid off, while dozens of people at several satellite offices are also affected.

Have some Apple employees been transferred to other areas as well?

According to reports, 371 employees were let go from Apple’s primary car-related office in Santa Clara, California. Dozens of people are reported to have been affected at several satellite locations. In some cases, former Apple Car team members were reassigned to other projects, such as artificial intelligence or personal robotics initiatives.

Apple wanted to make a car that runs on voice commands

Let us tell you that Apple company wanted to make a car that runs on completely automatic and voice commands. For this, billions of dollars had been invested in this project which started in 2015. If this project had been successful, the company would have launched the car by 2028 at a price of one lakh dollars, approximately Rs 82.90 lakh.