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Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold

Samsung says ‘Tim Cook’ bought a Galaxy Fold

Stevie Bonifield Technology 11 Sep, 2026 Americas

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" sayi...

A Samsung New Zealand ad featuring “Tim Cook” with the Galaxy Z Fold 8

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
♬ original sound - Samsung New Zealand - Samsung New Zealand

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