21 April 2026Top Stories
Apple names John Ternus CEO as Cook steps to chairman
The most telegraphed succession in tech finally happened. Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 13 years, with hardware chief John Ternus taking over and Cook moving to executive chairman. Ternus ran the iPhone, iPad, and Mac divisions through Apple's most profitable decade, but he inherits a company facing its first real AI lag since the iPhone launch. The transition timing suggests Apple wants fresh leadership for its next platform shift, not a gentle handover to preserve legacy.
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