Why Publish a Tim Cook Profile Now?, The Evolution in Cook’s AR/VR Comments
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Why Publish a Tim Cook Profile Now?
The Evolution in Cook’s AR/VR Comments
Today’s discussion will continue our look at GQ’s Tim Cook profile. We begin with examining why such a profile was published in April 2023. What does it tell us about Apple? The update then looks at how Cook’s comments about AR/VR have evolved over the years and what his most recent comments suggest about upcoming products.
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