Tim Cook Hits the Road to Visit Testing Equipment Manufacturer CTS in Cincinnati [Updated]

[MacRumors]

Apple CEO Tim Cook is on the road in the weeks ahead of the iPhone 8 reveal, expected sometime in early-to-mid September. In a tweet posted this morning, Cook shared a visit he made in Cincinnati to CTS (Cincinnati Test Systems), where he met and discussed with the teams who build leak detection equipment for Apple.

CTS builds leak detection hardware for a variety of industries, including automotive and medical, collecting data that provides pressure decay, vacuum decay, mass flow, helium leak, and other leak detection resources for its customers. The company likely does the same for Apple and its suppliers, providing quality assurance for Apple during the manufacturing stages of its devices.

Thanks to the team at CTS in Cincinnati, manufacturers of best-in-class testing equipment for Apple. Enjoyed my visit this morning! pic.twitter.com/lFLW5caYxw - Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 24, 2017

It's unclear at this time where Cook might be heading next, or how his travels might be tied into the reveal of the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus next month. We're expecting event invites to go out very soon, especially if Apple decides to hold the reveal within the first week of September.

In a report yesterday that sourced French telephone carriers, Mac4Ever said that the event would be held in the second week of the month, on September 12, and the iPhone 8 would then launch on September 22, but the official dates are still unconfirmed.

Update: Tim Cook will also visit Des Moines today, where he will attend a meeting focused on Apple's just-announced data center in Waukee, Iowa.

Article Link: Tim Cook Hits the Road to Visit Testing Equipment Manufacturer CTS in Cincinnati [Updated]

 

[Menopause]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

 

[Saipher]

If CTS is so good at finding leaks, maybe they should have taken a look at the HomePod firmware before Apple released it...

 

[adamjackson]

Is that an iPhone Pro in Tim's pocket?

 

[jdillings]

Look at those faces...they know their jobs will be shipped to China soon so Timmy can increase his margins

 

[luvbug]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

Since you were there in person, apparently, can you share some pics? Perhaps some video with all of Tim's "nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter"?

 

[AaronM5670]

Is that an iPhone Pro in Tim's pocket?

I was thinking it looks a little narrower than the 7 Plus.

 

[iapplelove]

I was thinking it looks a little narrower than the 7 Plus.

Without a case it looks no different than my 6 plus in my pocket

 

[AaronM5670]

Without a case it looks no different than my 6 plus in my pocket

I'd say it looks taller and narrower than this, but it's hard to find pictures and very subjective.

 

[lunarworks]

What an odd supplier to make an appearance at. It's like the McDonalds CEO appearing at a factory that makes smoke detectors.

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

Would an ugly red hat make him better at it?

 

[Rogifan]

Tim’s also making an appearance in Iowa to announce a new data center. He’s running. He’d probably be the best nominee the Democrats could put up. #2020

 

[iapplelove]

I'd say it looks taller and narrower than this, but it's hard to find pictures and very subjective.

Yeah it's just too tough to tell. Although I doubt Tim would sport a new iPhone out in public. Too many people would see it.

 

[dannyyankou]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

It looks like he’s talking and everyone is listening in a huddle formation. Not really sad.

 

[scott523]

He just landed in Des Moines about an hour ago. Last flight landed just before midnight from San Jose.

Next flight to Austin before returning to San Jose. can’t say if he’ll continue to Boeing Field.

https://flightaware.com/live/flight/EJA152/history/20170824/1336Z/KCVG/KDSM

Edit: Tim Cook now in Austin until tomorrow evening.

 

[madKIR]

Leak detection? They should've built it right after the iPhone 4

 

[iLoveDeveloping]

"Is that a massive iPhone in your pocket or are you just happy to see us??" Someone had to say it.

 

[thadoggfather]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

lol that was my first impression too!

He's only enthusiastic about bringing American jobs when forced by hand by a certain man of the Cheetoh variety who won't stop making that a focus.

What a stand up guy of a CEO

 

[orbital~debris]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

#spinmeister

It seems to be quite the contrary. Tim Cook is giving a speech to some workers who are gathered to listen. They appear to be listening earnestly.
I would imagine that he shares positive & insightful comments during such talks, given the global concerns he prioritises in introductions to Apple event keynotes.

 

[Rocketman]

You know what I learned from this article? Tim puts his phone in his front pocket and it is a plus.

 

[nocturnum]

Since you were there in person, apparently, can you share some pics? Perhaps some video with all of Tim's "nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter"?

Yeah, because we are all familiar and excited about his amazing no-******** approach, stunning and meaningful speeches and the best down to earth charisma ever made.

 

[pat500000]

Is that an iPhone Pro in Tim's pocket?

It's a wallet.

 

[576316]

I hate that we're calling it the 'iPhone 8' as matter-of-fact. I think that name is the least likely.

 

[Fzang]

Is that an iPhone Pro in Tim's pocket?

It's a 5C with a hump case. Someone's gotta make sure people actually buy those things.

 

[cb3]

Is that an iPhone Pro in Tim's pocket?

No. he's just happy to see you. (Rim shot drums sound)

 

[Tycho24]

How sad is that picture? Everybody is bored of Tim's BS-ing common Joes with nonsensical rhetorics and fake laughter.

Orrrrrrrrr..... (quite a bit more likely), YOU personally don’t like Tim, due to his sexuality or his propensity to defend social justice, so you make up the story from the article photo that everyone is sad or bored, because they all feel that Tim is disingenuous.
Lol, I’m sure at the factory you work at... during corporate walkthroughs you stand on the sideline literally overjoyed & excited- you should share some of those pictures!!
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Yeah, because we are all familiar and excited about his amazing no-******** approach, stunning and meaningful speeches and the best down to earth charisma ever made.

His MIT commencement was quite good.

I don’t think being charismatic or not tracks with being full of BS; not sure what connection you’re trying to make- but it’s definitely a stretch.