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Apple Has Sold 1 Billion iPhones

Wednesday July 27, 2016 2:34 pm PDT by
Apple today announced that it recently sold its one-billionth iPhone, marking a major milestone for the company. CEO Tim Cook shared the news with employees at a staff meeting this morning, as noted in a news story published by Apple. In a statement, Cook called the iPhone one of the most successful, world-changing products in history, echoing similar sentiments from yesterday's earnings call...
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Nike Appoints Apple CEO Tim Cook as Lead Independent Director

Thursday June 30, 2016 2:49 pm PDT by
Nike today announced some changes to its board of directors, which will see Apple CEO Tim Cook serving as lead independent director going forward. Cook has been a member of Nike's board since 2005, serving as chair of the Compensation Committee and as a member of the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. Nike Chairman Phil Knight has also retired from the board of directors and is being ...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Host Fundraiser for House Speaker Paul Ryan

Monday June 20, 2016 1:57 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to co-host a fundraiser for House Speaker Paul Ryan next week in an attempt to strengthen Apple's relationship with key Republicans, reports Politico. The announcement comes following news Apple has decided not to donate money and Apple products to the Republican National Convention, reportedly because of comments made by presumptive nominee Donald Trump. Cook and Ryan ...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: Health Industry is 'Ripe for Simplicity and a New View'

Tuesday May 24, 2016 12:28 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke this morning at Startup Fest Europe, a festival geared towards helping startups grow, where he gave some sage business advice and shared some insight into Apple's future plans in the television and healthcare industries. Some of Cook's most interesting comments were on healthcare, which has been a focus for Apple in recent years with ResearchKit, HealthKit, and the...
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Tim Cook and Lisa Jackson's India Trips Continue With Cricket Games, Bollywood Stars and 'Solar Mamas'

Thursday May 19, 2016 10:40 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook and Lisa P. Jackson, vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, are currently in India on a multi-day trip meeting various business leaders, politicians, developers and more. Yesterday, Cook visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai before proceeding to a series of meetings. Meanwhile, Jackson made her way to the Indian state of Rajasthan to meet the...
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Tim Cook Starts India Trip With Temple Visit and Meetings in Mumbai

Wednesday May 18, 2016 6:43 am PDT by
After arriving in India from Beijing on late Tuesday night, Apple CEO Tim Cook started his five-day trip in the country with a pre-dawn visit to the famous Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Wednesday, according to The Indian Express. Cook was accompanied by newly promoted Apple India head Sanjay Kaul. Tim Cook and Apple India head Sanjay Kaul, right (Image: The Indian Express) Cook proceeded...
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Tim Cook to Visit India This Week Following Beijing

Monday May 16, 2016 7:48 am PDT by
Following his trip to Beijing, China on Monday, Apple CEO Tim Cook will travel to India tomorrow to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this week, according to Reuters. Cook will be making his first-ever trip to India as CEO, as Apple seeks to increase its presence in the world's most populous country after China. He is also expected to hold meetings with employees and partners in the ...
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Tim Cook Visits Beijing, Shares Ride to Apple Store Using Didi Chuxing

Monday May 16, 2016 5:59 am PDT by
As planned, Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Beijing on Monday for his latest visit to China, where the iPhone maker has experienced a turbulent few months. Earlier today, he caught a ride using Didi Chuxing, the Chinese ride-sharing service that Apple just invested $1 billion in, alongside the Uber rival's president Jean Liu. Cook meets with Liu, left, and developers at an Apple Store in Beijing ...
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Tim Cook Named Keynote Speaker at Startup Fest Europe in Late May

Friday May 6, 2016 10:10 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been named as one of several tech industry executives that will speak at Startup Fest Europe, a festival geared towards helping startups grow faster, according to the event website.Tim Cook (Apple) and Travis Kalanick (Uber) have accepted their invitation to come to the Netherlands with great enthusiasm. Neelie Kroes (special envoy StartupDelta) personally invited Cook and...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Visit China, Meet Government Officials This Month

Friday May 6, 2016 4:22 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook will visit Beijing later in May to meet with high-level government officials as the company looks to counter a series of recent setbacks in the country (via Reuters). According to sources familiar with the matter, Cook plans to meet senior government and Communist Party leaders to discuss a range of issues, including weakening iPhone sales and the company's loss of control...
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Tim Cook's Charity Lunch Auction Raises More Than $500,000 for RFK Center

Thursday May 5, 2016 2:12 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook's fourth annual CharityBuzz auction ended this afternoon, raising more than $500,000 for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. The auction, which garnered more than 40 bids, includes a one hour lunch date with Tim Cook At Apple's Cupertino headquarters along with passes to a forthcoming Apple keynote event. Two people are able to attend the lunch meeting ...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: 'We Want to Change the World Through Our Products'

Tuesday May 3, 2016 5:39 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with CNBC's Mad Money host Jim Cramer yesterday for a two-part interview covering a wide range of topics. In the second portion of the interview, which aired tonight, Cook talked about Apple's recent feud with the FBI, what Apple stands for, and who he personally admires. On a question about what Apple stands for and what he's most proud of, Tim Cook said Apple...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Teases 'Great Innovation' in Product Pipeline on CNBC's Mad Money

Monday May 2, 2016 5:12 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook today sat down with CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer, where he discussed his thoughts on innovation, the future of the iPhone and the Apple Watch, the growth of Apple services, Apple's performance in China, and more. Last week, Apple reported its first year-over-year revenue decline since 2003, announcing $10.5 billion in profit on $50.6 billion in revenue. Apple also saw its...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to Speak With Jim Cramer on CNBC's 'Mad Money' Tonight

Monday May 2, 2016 1:53 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook will appear on CNBC's Mad Money this evening, where he will speak with host Jim Cramer. On the show, Cook is expected to discuss Apple's future in China, his outlook on innovation, what's next for the iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple services, and whether Apple is pursuing any potential acquisitions. GUESS WHO'S BACK? The man behind the BIG Apple CEO @tim_cook, is here for an ...
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Apple Design Chief Jony Ive Attends 'Manus x Machina' Met Exhibition Opening

Monday May 2, 2016 12:03 pm PDT by
The Metropolitan Museum of Art today opened its "Manus x Machina" Costume Institute Exhibition, which is being sponsored by Apple. The show focuses on the dichotomy between handmade haute couture and machine-made fashion, featuring pieces that juxtapose traditional hand techniques like embroidery, pleating, and lacework with technologies like laser cutting and thermo shaping. Apple Design...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook Named to TIME's Annual List of 100 Most Influential People

Thursday April 21, 2016 12:23 pm PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook was once again named one of "the 100 most influential people" by TIME magazine in its annual list recognizing individuals who have made a major impact on the world. Tim Cook is recognized as a "Titan" alongside people like Yuri Milner, Binny and Sachin Bansal, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Wang Jianlin, and Pope Francis. Each person included on TIME's list is featured alongside ...
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Tim Cook Joins Robert F. Kennedy Center Board of Directors

Wednesday April 6, 2016 10:29 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook today joined the board of directors for the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights after being a longtime supporter of the organization. Cook counts Robert F. Kennedy as one of his personal heroes and has said there are two photos of Kennedy in his office that he looks at each day."Growing up, I was inspired by Robert Kennedy's infinite hope for humanity and his...
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Tim Cook Featured on Cover of TIME Magazine in New Apple-FBI Interview

Thursday March 17, 2016 8:25 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook will be featured on the cover of the March 28th edition of TIME Magazine in relation to the ongoing Apple-FBI debate over unlocking an iPhone belonging to deceased San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook. The print edition includes a lengthy interview with Cook, who talked mostly about widely known background details pertaining to the case, just days before Apple and the FBI are...
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Tim Cook Teases Apple Car: 'It's Going to Be Christmas Eve for a While'

Friday February 26, 2016 11:18 am PST by
Apple CEO Tim Cook has remained tight lipped about the so-called "Apple Car," but today he dropped a hint about the much-rumored electric vehicle at the company's annual shareholders meeting in Cupertino (via Business Insider).Do you remember when you were a kid, and Christmas Eve it was so exciting, you weren't sure what was going to be downstairs? Well, it's going to be Christmas Eve for a...
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Apple CEO Tim Cook: FBI's Backdoor Would Be 'Software Equivalent of Cancer'

Wednesday February 24, 2016 4:41 pm PST by
Apple CEO Tim Cook today spoke with ABC News anchor David Muir, explaining Apple's decision to object to the court order that would require it to help the FBI break into the iPhone owned by Syed Farook, one of the shooters in the December attack in San Bernardino, California. In the interview, Cook reiterated much of what he wrote in the open letter where he announced Apple's plans to stand...