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Who is Tim Cook

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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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Who is Amar Subramanya, the Google-Microsoft veteran set to lead Apple AI?

Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya as its new vice-president of artificial intelligence (AI), giving him charge of foundation models, machine learning research and safety

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 10:53 AM IST

In AI race, Apple Inc hands baton to B'luru graduate Amar Subramanya

Apple has hired Bengaluru-born AI expert Amar Subramanya as its new AI vice-president, signalling a major push to accelerate its machine learning and foundation model ambitions as leadership shifts

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 11:49 PM IST

Apple steps up CEO succession plans as Tim Cook expected to leave next year

Apple is speeding up its plans to choose a new CEO, with a report saying Tim Cook may leave soon; the company wants a smooth transition as it prepares for major events and strong year-end sales

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Updated On : 15 Nov 2025 | 1:14 PM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges to boost China investment despite Trump tensions

Many US companies have become cautious about relations with China as the world's two biggest economies clash over tariffs

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

iPhone 17 shortage hits Indian retailers amid Diwali season frenzy

Both large retail chains such as Croma and Vijay Sales, and local dealers at Delhi's Nehru Place, Asia's biggest electronics market, are running out of iPhone stock amid surging Diwali demand

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2025 | 12:11 PM IST

Apple delays iPhone Air launch in China as eSIM approval remains pending

Apple revises launch plans for its ultra-thin iPhone Air in China, as carriers and regulators finalise eSIM rollout. Other iPhone 17 models remain on track for September 19 release

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

CEO Tim Cook announces two new Apple stores in Bengaluru and Pune

The announcement comes against the backdrop of ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States

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Updated On : 05 Sep 2025 | 9:04 AM IST

'Fairly substantial' semiconductor tariffs coming 'shortly', says Trump

Trump last month during an event with Cook said that he planned a 100 per cent tariff on semiconductors, while exempting products from companies that move their manufacturing to the US

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Updated On : 05 Sep 2025 | 8:25 AM IST

Tariff impact on India's iPhone exports unclear despite US exemption

Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has announced the company is increasing its investment in the US by another $100 billion-600 billion in four years

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 11:08 PM IST

Tim Cook gifts Trump gold-based glass plaque as Apple ups US bet

Tim Cook presented the gift to Trump as he announced Apple's plan of increasing its investment in the US by $100 billion, bringing it up to $600 billion over four years

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Apple CEO tells employees AI is 'ours to grab' in rare hour-long pep talk

Tim Cook's hourlong meet covered Jeff Williams' retirement, Apple TV+ growth, and new health features like AirPods Pro's hearing-aid tech

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2025 | 7:39 AM IST

Apple's Q3 revenue soars with record growth from India and other regions

Apple saw record revenue from India and other regions in Q3 2025, with strong double-digit growth across iPhone, Mac, and services, CEO Tim Cook confirmed on a call with analysts

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Updated On : 01 Aug 2025 | 11:33 PM IST

Meet Sabih Khan, Apple's Indian-origin exec just named its new COO

Indian-origin executive Sabih Khan takes over as Apple COO, succeeding Jeff Williams, as the company faces regulatory headwinds and pushes to shift production to India

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Updated On : 10 Jul 2025 | 12:07 AM IST

Indian-origin Sabih Khan appointed Apple COO in major leadership shift

Apple veteran Sabih Khan takes over as COO from Jeff Williams, marking a significant leadership transition amid regulatory pressures and slowing iPhone growth

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Updated On : 09 Jul 2025 | 6:38 AM IST

iPhone maker Foxconn to invest $2.2 bn in India, US as it shifts from China

The department has also cleared a $1.49 billion investment proposal aimed at increasing capital in Foxconn Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the company

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Apple to open third India retail store at Bengaluru's Phoenix Mall

iPhone maker leases 8,000 sq ft in Phoenix Mall of Asia

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Updated On : 29 May 2025 | 11:44 PM IST

Tim Cook, tech's Trump whisperer, goes quiet as his influence fades

During his speech in Riyadh, Trump paused to praise Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, for traveling to the Middle East along with the White House delegation

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Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 11:15 PM IST

'Apple can build in India but must pay tariffs to sell in US', says Trump

Donald Trump says Apple can build manufacturing plants in India but warns that iPhones made there will face at least a 25 per cent tariff if sold in the US, insisting on domestic production

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Updated On : 24 May 2025 | 10:20 AM IST

Trump to Apple's Cook: Make iPhones in America or pay 25% import tariff

US President Donald Trump warns Apple of a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the US if they're not manufactured domestically. He has asked the company to shift production to US from other nations

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Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 8:56 PM IST

Apple supplier Hon Hai commits $1.5 bn to India as iPhone exports soar

Hon Hai (Foxconn) is investing $1.5 billion in its India unit as Apple ramps up iPhone production outside China. The move highlights Apple's growing shift toward India amid global supply chain changes

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Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 8:57 PM IST