This is what Apple CEO Tim Cook named his group chat with college friends

• Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed a personal detail in an interview
• He has a name for his group chat with college friends
• Cook also admitted he didn't know about the feature in the interview

From waking up at 4:00 am to check emails to working out before sunrise, there are plenty aspects of Apple CEO Tim Cook's life that we have all read about. Cook is behind one of the most influential tech companies in the world which is why people are generally curious to know more and more about him.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal Magazine, Cook gave a rare glimpse into his personal life by sharing the name of his group chat with college friends. In a candid moment during an interview, Cook revealed that the chat is called “Roommates,” a nod to the close bond he still shares with his university friends after all these years.

Tim Cook names his group chat with friends

Even though Cook revealed the name of the group chat to the interviewer, he had earlier mentioned that he wasn't aware of the feature that you can name group chats in iMessage.


Cook was asked, “What’s the best name for a group chat?”—a question that clearly caught him off guard. He admitted, with some bewilderment, “I don’t name them,” showing genuine surprise at the concept. The light-hearted exchange offered a rare look at the disconnect that sometimes exists between tech leaders and the finer points of everyday user experience.

However, when Cook met the interviewer the next time, he revealed that he named a group chat with his college friends “Roommates.”

Love for Apple and company's success mantra

The interview also revealed that Cook, as you would expect, frequently switches between his MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and iMac at work, depending on his task. Moreover, he prefers his iPad Pro while on the move. Cook’s relationship with the devices he oversees isn’t just professional—it’s personal, reinforcing his deep commitment to the brand.

Cook also shared that the key to the company’s success lies in one word: focus. “The key for us is focus,” he explained, adding that saying no to good ideas is sometimes necessary to make room for great ones. It’s a mantra that has helped keep Apple at the cutting edge of innovation, making tough decisions to stay ahead in the fast-evolving tech world.