Google attempts to troll Apple's Tim Cook, instead gets trolled after Twitter goof-up

A few days back, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a promotional video before launching new Apple iPad Pro. post set Twitter abuzz with Google also deciding to take a sly dig at its rival’s new product. However, this became a topic of trolls.

In reply to Cook's " possibilities are endless. #Takete" tweet, Google replied, "Hmmmm Okay, I See You. #Take te. #TeamPixel is here to get you closer to your favourite team- tell us yours and we might be able to make your NBA Tip-off even better".

However, Twitteratis were quick to te that post on Pixel was made using iPhone. micro-blogging site is flooded with screenshots of Google Pixel's tweet which says, "Twitter for iPhone".

On realising same, Google deleted post and shared a new one which was tweeted from Twitter Web App.

Meanwhile, many people have reacted to goof-up. A Twitterati said, "Replying to Tim Cook about pixel phone from an iPhone, n deleting it and replying again from browser, all this to make drama, y say all exposure is good exposure, to me that sounds like a chihuahua barking at a lion."

Ar user said, "Too bad your phone is available in only 14 countries. 6 years late and I still can't buy a Pixel phone in NZ but I can buy iPhone on day it launches.."

One person tweeted, "Good job deleting tweet from iPhone."

This is t first time that source of account’s tweet has hit hard brands. Previously, Samsung US was trolled for using Apple's iPhone to promote an event for Galaxy S21 smartphone. In 2018, Samsung Nigeria's handle also made an anuncement using an iPhone.