{
  "id": 4693351,
  "title": "Apple's Tim Cook says his 'gratitude is endless' in last message as CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/apples-tim-cook-says-his-gratitude-is-endless-in-last-message-as-ceo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/31/apple-tim-cook-farewell-john-ternus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On his final day as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook expressed his profound appreciation for the company and its customers. Less than 24 hours prior to his successor, John Ternus, assuming the role at Apple, Cook penned a brief farewell message on X. \"Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO,\" he wrote, before adding that he would continue to serve the company as its executive chairman. \"My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will...\" Cook stated that his \"gratitude is endless,\" and he was looking forward to the next chapter. Cook joined Apple as CEO in 2011, following Steve Jobs' resignation due to health issues.",
  "summary": "On his last day as Apple's chief executive, Tim Cook expressed his appreciation for the company and its customers. Less than 24 hours before his successor, John Ternus , takes on the role at Apple , Mr Cook wrote a brief farewell message. “Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO,” he posted on X, adding that he will remain at Apple as the company's executive chairman.…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tim Cook expresses endless gratitude to Apple community",
    "Cook writes farewell message on X platform",
    "Cook to serve as executive chairman after John Ternus takes over"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Apple's Tim Cook says his 'gratitude is endless' in last message as CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/apples-tim-cook-says-his-gratitude-is-endless-in-last-message-as-ceo-4694330",
        "published": "2026-08-31T18:30:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}