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Tim Cook created a product for Apple that's worth more than entire companies as the historic CEO is replaced by John Ternus
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Key Points:
- Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO after 15 years, with John Ternus, an engineer, appointed as his successor just before the anticipated launch of the foldable iPhone.
- Under Cook's leadership, Apple grew into the world’s largest company, significantly increasing revenue, profits, and market capitalization, while launching major products like AirPods, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
- Critics noted a decline in innovation during Cook’s tenure, which may have influenced the board’s decision to appoint Ternus, who has a strong engineering background, to refocus the company on innovation.
- AirPods, launched under Cook, have been extraordinarily successful, shipping around 150 million units and generating an estimated $10-$12 billion in revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined revenues of several major tech companies.
- The transition to Ternus signals Apple's intent to blend operational excellence with renewed innovation as it prepares for new product launches such as the foldable iPhone.
