The North Star has always been the same, which for us, is about making insanely great products that really change the world in some way - enrich people's lives.
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Our whole goal in life is to give you something you didn’t know you wanted and then once you get it, you can’t imagine your life without it… and you can count on apple doing that.
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What this quote means
The quote emphasizes how Apple's innovation aims to fulfill unrecognized desires, making them indispensable in people's lives.
Tim Cook highlights the essence of Apple's mission: to create products that not only meet current needs but also anticipate desires that consumers may not even realize they have. This innovative approach leads to a deep, emotional attachment to the products, transforming them into essential parts of daily life.
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InnovationTechnologyDesireIndispensableLife
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Example use cases
In a keynote speech about groundbreaking technology, one might use this quote to illustrate how innovation can shape our desires.
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