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Stepping into the spotlight just days ago, Tim Cook made headlines across business and popular culture as he ushered in the global launch of Apple’s iPhone 17. Friday morning saw electric scenes at the iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York City, with Cook surrounded by a sea of fans, employees, and cameras. In a classic Tim move, he greeted some of the first customers in line, posed for selfies, and chatted with media, most notably CNBC’s Jim Cramer, where Cook radiated confidence about the iPhone 17’s early sales momentum. He emphasized that he focuses on Apple’s own projections rather than Wall Street’s, signaling classic Cook discipline and hinting at strong early demand according to CNBC.

Behind the scenes, social buzz about Apple’s latest device spiked after Tim Cook took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the very first photos ever shot on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. These images, captured by elite photographers and personally hand-picked by Cook, showcased Apple’s new camera technology and became instant trending topics, sparking reactions and eager anticipation among Apple fans worldwide, as confirmed by the Times of India and NDTV. His caption, “Many thanks to Inez & Vinoodh, Mickalene Thomas, and Trunk Xu for capturing some of the first photographs with iPhone 17 Pro Max,” led to a cascade of replies—fans begged for the new phone, and some even called on AI bots for help getting one.

Stepping out of New York, Cook made a surprise public appearance in Detroit as reported by the Detroit Free Press. There, he celebrated the opening of a new downtown Apple Store, thrilling a crowd and reinforcing his reputation for hands-on, people-first leadership. Customers, both in Detroit and in New York, described feeling energized and honored to see the Apple CEO in person, a testament to the cult of personality Cook quietly wields.

With product launches come protests, and this weekend was no exception: News streams captured Cook navigating street demonstrations near the New York store over broader tech industry ethics, though he kept his trademark composure and focus on the customers according to multiple livestreamers.

In sum, the past several days for Tim Cook were a case study in modern executive celebrity—frontline product launches, viral social media moments, store openings with adoring crowds, and the staged, but still electric, ritual of the first iPhones rolling out worldwide. Cook himself has remained active on social media, thanking teams, photographers, and customers alike, framing this launch as not just a business milestone but a shared celebration. As always, speculation simmers about what Cook and Apple will do next, but this much is certain: his blend of discipline, charisma, and tech showmanship shows no sign of slowing as he pens the next chapter in the Apple story.

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