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Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with Bavarian Minister-President

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President John Ternus recently participated in a virtual meeting with Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria. The discussion focused on unspecified topics, with the meeting taking place earlier today. AI

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Apple CEO Tim Cook meets with Bavarian Minister-President

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    Tim Cook and John Ternus hold virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his successor, John Ternus held a virtual

    Tim Cook and John Ternus hold virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his successor, John Ternus held a virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/tim-coo…