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Tim Cook shares emotional farewell on final day as Apple CEO
Mashable • • general
Key Points:
- Tim Cook officially stepped down as Apple CEO on August 31, 2026, transitioning to the role of executive chairman of the board starting September 1.
- John Ternus, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, succeeded Cook as CEO; Ternus is 50 years old, the same age Cook was when he became CEO.
- During Cook's 15-year tenure, Apple launched key products like AirPods and Apple Watch, revamped its Mac lineup with Apple Silicon chips, and became a trillion-dollar company.
- Cook navigated Apple through complex geopolitical challenges, including a notable moment when former President Trump nicknamed him "Tim Apple," which Cook humorously embraced on social media.
- Ternus's first major event as CEO is scheduled for September 9, where Apple is expected to unveil new iPhones, including its first foldable model.
