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John Ternus takes over as Apple’s new CEO

The multitrillion-dollar home of the iPhone, Mac, and so many other tech gadgets has a new leaader, as Tim Cook has been replaced as CEO as of September 1st by former hardware boss John Ternus. How will we look back on Cook’s legacy, and what will Apple look like under the leadership of Ternus and […]

John Ternus takes over as Apple’s new CEO

As of September 1st, Tim Cook has been replaced as CEO of Apple by former hardware boss John Ternus. The next iPhone event on September 9th will likely provide insights into how Apple will operate under Ternus' leadership, along with new chief hardware officer Johny Srouji. Cook's legacy at Apple has been that of an innovator, though not necessarily in the style of Steve Jobs.

Among Cook's biggest wins were the success of the AirPods and the Mac, while his biggest misses included the Vision Pro and smart glasses. Apple's CEO change marks the beginning of a new era, with Ternus tasked with addressing AI as his primary challenge. Cook will continue to serve as Apple's Trump whisperer, while Ternus returns Apple to a product-focused approach.

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