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Tim Cook says iPad will eventually outsell PCs

By Andrew Wray, Thursday, Jun 2, 2011 a 6:16 pm

According to Goldman Sachs analyst Bill Shope, Apple COO Tim Cook suggested during a meeting that the tablet market -- which is currently dominated by the iPad -- could eclipse the PC market over the next several years.

Shope says, "the company appeared more overtly optimistic on the long-term prospects for the iOS platform than it has been in quite some time." Cook said, "he sees no reason why the tablet market shouldn’t eclipse the PC market over the next several years," according to Shope's note.

Apple COO Tim Cook talks cheaper iPhones, huge tablet market growth

By Andrew Wray, Monday, Feb 28, 2011 a 2:06 pm

During a meeting with Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi, Apple COO Tim Cook referred to the iPhone as "the mother of all halos" because of its ability to expand sales of other core products like the iPad and the Mac. Cook went on to strongly suggest that Apple would be releasing a cheaper iPhone in the not-so-distant future:

The analyst says Cook “appeared to reaffirm the notion that Apple is likely to develop lower priced offerings” to expand the market for the iPhone. Cook said the company is planning “clever things” to address the prepaid market, and that Apple did not want its products to be “just for the rich,” and that the company is “not ceding any market.”

Steve Jobs takes medical leave of absence

By Dieter Bohn, Monday, Jan 17, 2011 a 9:07 am

Almost exactly two years after he took his first medical leave of absence, Apple CEO Steve Jobs is taking another leave of absence to "focus on [his] health." Apple COO Tim Cook will take over day-to-day operations while Jobs will remain as CEO. Here's his email to all Apple employees:

Verizon talks about negotiations with Apple on Verizon iPhone

By Andrew Wray, Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011 a 10:55 pm

Bloomberg sat down with Verizon President Lowell McAdam who was on stage with Tim Cook during yesterday's big Verizon iPhone announcement, and their discussion sheds some light on some of the negotiations held between Verizon and Apple that led to them finally carrying Apple's flagship smartphone. Here are some quick highlights, beginning with McAdam talking about their branding and logo missing from the device itself:

Tim Cook's Bonus: $5 Million Cash, $17 Million Stock. Filling in for Steve Jobs: Priceless

By Rene Ritchie, Saturday, Mar 13, 2010 a 4:39 pm

Apple chief operating officer Tim Cook stepped up and filled in for Steve Jobs during Jobs' leave of absence last year, and has been given a discretionary bonus of $5 million, along with 75,000 shares of Apple stock (currently worth just shy of $17 million), by way of thank you bonus.

TiPb Live Podcast #88 - Explicit

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 a 5:23 pm

Apple COO Time Cook Speaks! Been Using iPad for 6 Months, iPhone Platform Just Getting Started!

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Feb 23, 2010 a 8:54 pm

Apple's Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook spoke at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference 2010 today, and Apple provided a link for us to listen in to.

Overall, Cook came off extremely well. He talked about the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad extensively as well as their iTunes content, app ecosystem, and carrier partners. His key points included Apple saying "no" to good ideas that distract focus from the great ideas they say "yes" to, innovation being driven by their people, and their single-minded goal of making the best products in the world. That was "Apple's magic", and like a lot of magic its simplicity and obviousness are likely what keeps it a secret.

Longer form highlights after the break!

Apple Defends AT&T: Highest in Broadband Usage, Working on Fixing Problem Cities

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Jan 26, 2010 a 1:50 pm

During Apple's Q1 2010 conference call yesterday, Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook came to AT&T's defense when questioned about whether or not poor public perception of the exclusive iPhone carrier was hurting Apple's brand.

Rumor: Apple COO Tim Cook... Departing Apple for CEO Spot at GM?!

By Jeremy, Monday, Jan 4, 2010 a 1:38 pm

According to Silicon Valley Insider and a anonymous tipster, Apple COO Tim Cook may be leaving Apple to take the spot of CEO at General Motors.

blockquote>"[Interim GM CEO Edward E. Whitacre] wants the candidate to come from a company known for operational excellence, innovation and customer satisfaction and in addition he is looking for someone that has turnaround experience. It also doesn't hurt that [Tim] has been able to work with Jobs. Whitacre does want to stay on as Chairman. Also, Cook has been the key link to AT&T and should understand the culture that Whitacre, [a former AT&T CEO] built."

COOh-Snap: Apple Competitors Still Trying to Catchup to Original 2007 iPhone 2G

By Rene Ritchie, Monday, Oct 19, 2009 a 8:48 pm

During Apple's Q4 2009 financial results conference call today, when asked about competitive smartphone platforms and devices, Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook responded:

Frankly, they are really just trying to catch up with the 1st iPhone that was announced 2 years ago

While many will no doubt argue -- perhaps laugh outright -- at that, it's harder to laugh at Apple's results: 7.2 million more iPhones sold in the last 3 months, and half-a-billion more App Store downloads during the same period.

So was Cook just showing his swagger, setting himself up for a big takedown, or comfortably settling into a combined iPhone/iTunes/App Store offering his thinks will be tough to beat in the consumer market?