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Who is Tim Cook

Tim Cook

About Tim Cook

Who is Tim Cook

Tim Cook is the current chief executive officer of Apple Inc and a member of its board of directors. He joined the company in March 1998. On August 24, 2011, he was made the CEO of Apple after the resignation of Steve Jobs. Tim Cook’s net worth is estimated at $625.37 million. He's a hugely influential player in technology, design, publishing, and entertainment.
 
 
Early years and education:
 
Cook was born on November 1, 1960, in Alabama, US. His father, Donald Cook, worked in a shipyard and his mother was a pharmacist. He earned an MBA from the Duke University, where he was
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Trump hosts Apple CEO for Friday evening dinner at Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump has said he has spoken with Cook about the company's long-running tax battles with the European Union

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Updated On : 14 Dec 2024 | 8:22 AM IST

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder: Firms face issues in protecting top brass

Investor meetings like the one UnitedHealthcare's Thompson was walking to when he was shot are viewed as very risky because details on the location and who will be speaking are highly publicized

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Updated On : 06 Dec 2024 | 12:00 PM IST

Tech wrap Dec 5: OpenAI, Tim Cook interview, Nothing Snake Game Widget

OpenAI Christmas announcements. Apple's Tim Cook interview. Nothing Snake Game Widget. Google Gemini Extension for WhatsApp. Google Search with AI

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 8:03 PM IST

We're not late to the game: Tim Cook defends Apple's AI strategy - excerpts

Apple views Apple Intelligence as a core part of its product and is not currently planning on charging for artificial intelligence-powered features, said Tim Cook in an interview with Wired

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Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 3:07 PM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook returns to China as Beijing prepares to fete CEOs

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is expected to meet with top corporate executives today ahead of the event

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Updated On : 25 Nov 2024 | 10:30 PM IST

iPhone's rise in India: How Apple is taking on Android in premium segment

While Android continues to be the more popular smartphone platform in the country, iPhone has gained a stronger foothold among premium buyers

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Updated On : 07 Nov 2024 | 1:03 AM IST

iPhone maker Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Cook said Apple also opened two new stores - one in Mumbai and the other in Delhi - in the country during the quarter

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:56 AM IST

Apple sets record India revenue driven by iPhone sales, plans 4 new stores

The iPhone wasn't the only high-performing product; Cook mentioned that iPad sales in India saw strong performance as well, achieving double-digit growth in the quarter ending September

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 10:42 AM IST

Apple's investors disappointed after tepid forecast amid China weakness

Homegrown Chinese brands such as Vivo have gained ground in the country, and restrictions on the use of foreign technology at Chinese government offices spread over the past year

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 9:31 AM IST

Apple CEO Cook says company to increase investment in China: State media

Apple chief Tim Cook met with Chinese Minister Jin Zhuang Long on Wednesday during his second visit to China this year, amid rising competition for Apple in the Chinese market

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Updated On : 24 Oct 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets China's IT minister during Beijing visit

The trip is Cook's second to China this year. His posts on the X-like Weibo social media platform showed he visited an organic farm and toured ancient neighbourhoods

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 11:21 AM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook's other job is to help Nike turn things around

During his tenure, he's been a sounding board on issues ranging from China to technology operations to appointing key new executives, according to current and former Nike and Apple employees

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Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 11:13 PM IST

Apple's chief people officer Carol Surface to exit after less than 2 years

When Surface joined Apple, she took over the people role from Deirdre O'Brien, who had been managing that team in addition to the company's retail stores

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 9:02 AM IST

Apple's Dan Riccio, key executive in both Steve Jobs, Cook eras, to retire

Riccio's exit marks one of the most significant departures from Apple's management team- though it's been in the making for quite some time now

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 8:25 AM IST

All you need to know about Kevan Parekh, Apple's new Indian-origin CFO

Kevan Parekh will assume the CFO role on January 1, 2025, succeeding Luca Maestri, who is moving to Corporate Services and marks the second significant leadership change at Apple within a week

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Updated On : 27 Aug 2024 | 11:51 AM IST

Buffett surprises by slashing Berkshire's Apple stake, move to alarm market

As a result, Buffett is now sitting on nearly $277 billion in cash, up from what was already a record $189 billion just three months earlier

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2024 | 11:01 PM IST

Apple achieves record revenue in India, Mac sales rise: CEO Tim Cook

Apple CFO Luca Maestri further highlighted the strong performance for Mac products in emerging markets, including India, during the call

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 10:04 PM IST

Musk's AI fashion show: World leaders, tech titans strut the runway. WATCH

The video features Elon Musk himself, alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, and more

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Updated On : 22 Jul 2024 | 1:28 PM IST

Increasing adoption

Electronic devices will be increasingly driven by AI

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2024 | 9:23 PM IST

Apple likely to 'pay' OpenAI for ChatGPT through distribution, not cash

Apple's deal with OpenAI isn't exclusive, and the iPhone maker is already discussing offering Google's Gemini chatbot as an additional option. That agreement should be in place later this year

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Updated On : 13 Jun 2024 | 11:19 PM IST