{
  "id": 4694330,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:30:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/31/apple-tim-cook-farewell-john-ternus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his final message as Apple's CEO, Tim Cook expressed his gratitude for the company and its customers. On the eve of his successor, John Ternus, stepping into the role, Cook wrote on X, \"Sending lots of love to the Apple community on my last day as CEO.\" He assured that his affection for the community remained constant, stating, \"My title changes tomorrow, but the love I have for the Apple community never will ... thank you for being a constant source of inspiration.\" Cook emphasized his gratitude was boundless and said he was eager to embark on the next chapter.",
  "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.…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "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",
        "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."
}