At Apple’s much-anticipated “Awe Dropping” annual showcase, Bengaluru-based YouTuber Ishan Sharma experienced a moment to remember: he met and took a selfie with Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook. Sharma posted the photo on X, captioning it simply, “Met Tim Apple today!”, and the post quickly went viral, earning thousands of views and likes. One viewer commented, “Great honor,” while another called it “amazing.” A third joked in Hindi: “Tim Cook suna tha, yeh Tim Apple kon hai. Joking. Keep it up bro.”
Sharma also shared additional photos from the event, featuring fellow creators like Marques Brownlee and MrBeast, signaling a vibrant creator presence at the launch.
The event itself was a major highlight of the year for Apple, introducing several new products:
- iPhone Air: This new model stands out for its sleek design and rugged build, touted as the most durable iPhone yet.
- iPhone 17: Featuring a brighter, scratch-resistant display and enhanced AI-driven functionality.
- Apple Watch Series 11: Apple revealed three new variants, updating both the SE and high-end Ultra lines.
- iOS 26: The latest operating system will be rolled out as a free update starting Monday.
All of these new devices will be available starting September 19, across more than 50 countries including the U.S., India, the U.K., Japan, EU nations, and the UAE.