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Tim Cook, Jony Ive and the AR goggles

Tim Cook, Jony Ive and the AR goggles

“Those dry witty people on twitter. Who type all in lower case…” Jony Ive says, staring at twitter but talking to Tim Cook, “You think they…
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Steve Jobs reviews WWDC18

Steve Jobs reviews WWDC18

“Ok, the good things out the way first.” Steve Jobs eyes Tim Cook.
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An interview with Bob Burrough; a lead engineer on the original iPhone

An interview with Bob Burrough; a lead engineer on the original iPhone

A red vintage 2008 Tesla Roadster screeches to a stop in front of me.
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Steve Jobs and Tim Cook argue about who’s better

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook argue about who’s better

Steve Jobs chuckles to himself. He’s slouched on the sofa in Tim Cook’s office. MacBook on his lap. Tim is sat at his desk.
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Why AirPower is late

Why AirPower is late

“Whaddowe got, Phil.” Steve Jobs claps his hands and rubs them together.
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Jony Ive unveils Mac Pro prototype to Steve Jobs

Jony Ive unveils Mac Pro prototype to Steve Jobs

Tim Cook, Phil Schiller and Steve Jobs are ushered into Jony Ive’s new workshop at Apple Park.
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The Apple WWDC18 secret — Pt. 2

The Apple WWDC18 secret — Pt. 2

FLASHBACK, OCTOBER 2012
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Mark Zuckerberg’s missing two days

Mark Zuckerberg’s missing two days

“You’re Mark Zuckerberg.” Mark Zuckerberg says, looking at his reflection in the bathroom mirror.
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The Apple WWDC18 secret - Pt. 1

The Apple WWDC18 secret - Pt. 1

Jony Ive is alone, working late in his workshop at Apple Park. Rain patters the window. It’s dark.
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Apple Park’s glass walls

Apple Park’s glass walls

“Tim! You gotta see this!” Steve Jobs is stood in his office by the gently curved glass looking out at the panoramic view of Apple Park.
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John Gruber’s home screen

John Gruber’s home screen

“Holy shit. Have you seen this?” Craig Federighi is staring down at his iPhone, eyebrows raised.
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Tim Cook and Jony Ive discuss the MacBook Pro keyboard

Tim Cook and Jony Ive discuss the MacBook Pro keyboard

Tim Cook is sat at his desk. Jony Ive is lying horizontal on the sofa with a MacBook Pro resting on his stomach.
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Steve Jobs reviews the HomePod

Steve Jobs reviews the HomePod

Steve Jobs is sat at his desk. Opposite him is Tim Cook. And inbetween them, an Apple HomePod.
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Tim Cook and the HomePod (feat. Craig Federighi)

Tim Cook and the HomePod (feat. Craig Federighi)

“Tim! What’s up!” Craig Federighi says, bouncing into Tim Cook’s office.
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Jack Dorsey, Trump and the Nuclear Button

Jack Dorsey, Trump and the Nuclear Button

Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, rushes into CEO Jack Dorsey’s office.
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Steve Jobs and the iMac Pro

Steve Jobs and the iMac Pro

November 2016, right after the launch of the first TouchBar MacBook Pro:
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Christmas at Apple

Christmas at Apple

“Phil… been thinking…” Tim Cook is looking through Apple’s Holiday Gift Guide.
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Apple and the delayed HomePod

Apple and the delayed HomePod

“Here’s Jony!” Jony Ive says as he kicks open the door to Tim Cook’s office.
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Jony Ive and the Wallpaper* magazine cover

Jony Ive and the Wallpaper* magazine cover

London. Just south of the Thames river, in the Blue Fin building, somewhere near the top, is Wallpaper* magazine.
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Jony Ive and the unresponsive iPhone X display in the cold

Jony Ive and the unresponsive iPhone X display in the cold

“Tim. We’ve got a problem.” A voice crackles through the intercom.
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The Great iPhone X Technology Story review

The Great iPhone X Technology Story review

Your iPhone X will be delivered between 12:52 and 13:52 by Abdul.
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Revealed: Who at Twitter deleted Donald Trump’s account

Revealed: Who at Twitter deleted Donald Trump’s account

At Twitter HQ, Biz Stone opens the door to Jack Dorsey’s office.
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Steve Jobs and the iPhone X review units

Steve Jobs and the iPhone X review units

Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller stand at one of those Apple tables, like you get in the stores.
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Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 3

Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 3

The curtains open on the Steve Jobs Theatre to rapturous applause.
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Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 2

Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 2

Steve Jobs paces back and forth in a small conference room at Apple Park.
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Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 1

Steve Jobs reviews the iPhone X — pt. 1

Steve Jobs has been dead 6 years.
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