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Apple's Tim Cook wishes Happy Diwali, shares picture clicked by iPhone

Tim Cook extended his warm wishes for Diwali to everyone celebrating, sharing a festive photo that captured the spirit of the holiday. The stunning image, taken by Gursimran Basra, showcased the remarkable photography capabilities of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Apple emphasized that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max provide substantial enhancements in performance and battery life, ensuring a superior user…

Apple's Tim Cook wishes Happy Diwali, shares picture clicked by iPhone

Apple executive chairman Tim Cook wished people around the world a happy Diwali on social media platform X, sharing a festive photograph taken on an iPhone 18 Pro Max. In his post, Cook expressed his joy for the celebration and shared an image of a woman's hands holding a bright diya amid festive decorations. He credited the photo to Gursimran Basra with the caption "Shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max."

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Originally published at LeanStack . For years Hetzner was the default answer to "where do I get a cheap VPS?" In 2026 that changed.

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