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Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold

Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold
The Verge Friday 11 September 2026, 13:59 UTC By Stevie Bonifield 2 min read
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That isn't Apple's former CEO promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new Samsung ad - "Tim Cook from Palmerston North" just happens to have the same name and look a lot like him. Released right as Apple announced its iPhone Duo, the ad mimics Apple's cinematic product launch videos, with "Tim Cook" saying "the future is here." Samsung also takes a jab at Apple's Tim Cook with a reference to his recently updated profile picture.

That isn't Apple's former CEO promoting the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in a new Samsung ad - "Tim Cook from Palmerston North" just happens to have the same name and look a lot like him. Released right as Apple announced its iPhone Duo, the ad mimics Apple's cinematic product launch videos, with "Tim Cook" saying "the future is here." Samsung also takes a jab at Apple's Tim Cook with a reference to his recently updated profile picture.

@samsungnz

Tim Cook has an announcement. And for once, it's about Galaxy. Tim Cook, Palmerston North, introduces the GalaxyZFold8. #SwitchToGalaxy

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Samsung (ORG) ‘Tim Cook&#8217 (ORG) Apple (ORG) Tim Cook (PERSON) Palmerston North (LOCATION) iPhone Duo (ORG) @samsungnz Tim Cook (PERSON) Galaxy (ORG) GalaxyZFold8 (EVENT)
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