Instagram removes fake Tim Cook account, along with fake senior VP profiles
Delhi : Instagram has successfully taken down a fake account that was Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple. The account had amassed followers, including Apple VPs Alan Dye (Human Interface Design) and Lisa Jackson (Apple VP for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives). The fictitious user went by the name "tim.d.cook." Despite the attention it generated, it's important to note that since 2013, Cook has exclusively used Twitter (now called X). Apple keeps up official social media accounts across a variety of channels. Notably, some prominent Apple executives use social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. However, Cook continues to be present and active on X.
Even some images were uploaded by the phony Tim Cook account. For World Photography Day on August 20, the inaugural post was published. They were two iPhone-taken pictures. On August 23, a second post with a 30-second advertisement for the campaign in collaboration with 3DPets appeared. Both posts were taken directly from Cook's official X page. Both publications extol the camera and LiDAR capabilities of the iPhone 14 Pro.
Cook is not inactive on X, but he has voiced concerns about the interface. In a 2021 exchange with CNBC, Cook said that "mindless scrolling" has an impact on mental health. I believe it's detrimental to your mental health, he continued. It's detrimental to those close to you, in my opinion.
Cook has also made a point of criticizing Meta's (formerly Facebook) privacy policies. For instance, in 2021, Apple released iOS 14.5 with an anti-tracking feature. Meta criticized the function since it would reduce ad revenue. It's interesting to note that Cook doesn't use Threads, a brand-new Twitter competitor to Meta.
In additional Apple-related news, the corporation may introduce four new iPhone models on September 12 under the iPhone 15 family. New chipsets and enhanced cameras could be included in the upcoming iPhones. Additionally, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus feature a new notch design that is comparable to the dynamic notch first seen on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. The latter takes up less screen real estate and can change size in response to notifications.
Additionally, new Apple Watch models are anticipated to debut next month. The Apple Watch 9, Watch SE (2023), and Watch Ultra (2023) are the three smartwatches that we can anticipate the business releasing. In October, Apple may also release brand-new Macs with M3 processors. The new iPad Pros could debut next year. Apple has not yet announced the arrival of its new goods.
