My Role Model: Tim Cook and the Future of Apple Innovation

“If you believe tomorrow will be better than today, it means today is better than yesterday.” On Monday, October 21, I was inspired by #Apple CEO Tim Cook. In a recent in-depth interview published in the Wall Street Journal Magazine, Cook discusses two of the most significant products released during his tenure: Apple Intelligence and Vision Pro. He also elaborates on how one of the greatest companies of our time has turned “innovation” into a methodology.

1️⃣ Innovation: Not First, But Best

This phrase encapsulates Apple’s unified philosophy of innovation—the doctrine that makes everything possible. 2024 promises to be a landmark year for Apple, marking its foray into spatial computing and artificial intelligence. Yet, for a company that can accomplish so much, determining its true focus and what it can do better than others is a complex endeavor. “For us, the key is focus,” Cook states, “we reject truly good ideas to make room for great ones.”

2️⃣ The Ambitious Vision Pro

Disguised as ski goggles, the Vision Pro is a technological marvel boasting over 5,000 patents—each representing an obstacle that has yet to be overcome. As the Vice President of Human Interface Design describes, creating such a product requires not just innovative ideas but hundreds, if not thousands, of subsequent innovations. Currently, the Vision Pro lacks what you’d call a ‘killer app.’ So how does Cook use it? Naturally in his work, opening multiple windows for multitasking, but he prefers to relax on the couch, projecting shows like Ted Lasso and The Morning Show onto the ceiling. “It’s far more enjoyable than sitting statue-like in front of a TV,” he notes.

3️⃣ Apple Intelligence: AI for Everyone

Does Cook believe that Apple Intelligence will fundamentally transform the user experience? He places it alongside other groundbreaking innovations, such as the iPod’s click wheel and the iPhone’s touchscreen interface. “Looking back, it will be one of the breakthrough points that set you on a different technology curve,” he predicts.

Conclusion

Through this revealing interview, Tim Cook emphasizes a vision of innovation that is not only ambitious but also focused on providing the best user experience. Whether it’s through the transformative legacy of the Vision Pro or the potential impact of Apple Intelligence, one thing is clear: Apple is poised to continue shaping the future of technology.

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