The iPhone event began with 'Carpool Karaoke' because of course it did

Apple CEO Tim Cook carpooled with James Corden to Wednesday's Apple iPhone 7 event in San Francisco, as you do.
 By 
Laura Vitto
 on 

Apple CEO Tim "I love OneRepublic!" Cook carpooled with James Corden to the Apple iPhone 7 event on Wednesday.

The event opened on a shot of Cook sitting in the passenger seat of an SUV, before cutting to reveal his driver, the Late Late Show host.

Almost immediately the pair jumped into a OneRepublic singalong, a deeply unsurprising choice for Cook who put the band centerstage at 2015's iPhone event.


You May Also Like

Even Pharrell tagged along for the ride:

In July, Apple Music purchased a "Carpool Karaoke" spinoff, a 16-episode series that will air exclusively on the streaming platform.

Topics iPhone

Mashable Image
Laura Vitto

Laura Vitto was Mashable's Deputy Culture Editor.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You

Comparing iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 17: Is the new $599 phone good enough?
iphone 17 and 17e on blue background

Score a free Apple iPhone 17e from T-Mobile — how to claim your free iPhone this weekend
the apple iphone 17e in several colorways in a row, overlapping each other in front of a green background

Did Tim Cook just tease a touchscreen MacBook? Sure looks like it.
collage of screenshots from a video of the apple logo

Apple to prioritize iPhone Fold over base iPhone 18 in 2026, report says
iPhone 17 Pro on wooden surface

More in Tech
How to watch Chelsea vs. Port Vale online for free
Alejandro Garnacho of Chelsea reacts

How to watch 'Wuthering Heights' at home: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's controversial romance now streaming
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi embracing in still from "Wuthering Heights"

How to watch New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers online for free
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders warms up

How to watch Mexico vs. Belgium online for free
Israel Reyes of Mexico reacts

How to watch Brazil vs. Croatia online for free
Vinicius Junior #10 of Brazil leaves

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Strands hints, answers for April 3, 2026
A game being played on a smartphone.

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 2, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!