Tim Cook, Apple's executive chairman, visited miHoYo's headquarters in Shanghai on October 16, 2026, and tested Zenless Zone Zero on the iPhone Duo. He was welcomed by founder and president Liu Wei. During the visit, Cook tried the game Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) on the new iPhone Duo, Apple's foldable smartphone with an extra-large display.
What happened during Tim Cook's visit to miHoYo?
Tim Cook's visit to miHoYo marks his return after three years, since his 2023 trip to China. According to reports from IT之家 and 36Kr, Cook met the Zenless Zone Zero development team, learned about new projects, and saw demonstrations of the game on the iPhone Duo, which supports portrait and landscape modes with adaptive UI and multitasking.
The official Zenless Zone Zero account on X posted: "Thank you to @tim_cook for visiting us and experiencing 'A Wider New Eridu' together. During Version 3.3, we will introduce compatibility support for iPhone Duo."
Why Tim Cook's visit to miHoYo matters
miHoYo is one of China's largest game developers, with global hits like Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail that have won App Store awards. Tim Cook's visit to miHoYo strengthens the partnership between Apple and high-quality Chinese studios, especially with the launch of the iPhone Duo aimed at immersive experiences on larger screens.
Official support for the iPhone Duo in Zenless Zone Zero version 3.3 should improve gameplay on foldable devices, taking advantage of the extra screen space for combat and exploration in New Eridu.
Context of the visit
Cook had previously visited miHoYo in 2023, praising the creators of Genshin Impact. This time the focus included Zenless Zone Zero and other titles in development. The news of Tim Cook's visit to miHoYo was widely reported by Chinese outlets and official HoYoverse channels.
Sources: IT之家, 36Kr, official miHoYo and Zenless Zone Zero accounts.
Image credit: Courtesy / HoYoverse / Apple
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