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- Tuesday April 21
- 02:11 amDOJ shoots back at Apple’s bid to obtain Samsung documents in antitrust case
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a response criticizing Apple’s recent request to obtain evidence from Samsung in South Korea in the ongoing antitrust case. Here are the details. more…02:01 amNew Apple hardware chief wastes little time in introducing five underlings
Apple may have combined its two hardware teams into one under Johny Srouji, but he's taken it a step further by segmenting his hardware group into five. Though not much really changed.Apple's newest c-suite member Johny SroujiApple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down and giving the position to John Ternus, who is currently the SVP of Hardware Engineering. That position is being absorbed by Johny Srouji, who will now be the Chief Hardware Officer.According to an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg, Srouji introduced his five areas of focus and the leaders reporting to him. There are zero surprises or any real notable change. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums01:50 amIs Tim Cook Apple’s best CEO ever?
Is Tim Cook Apple's best CEO? No, that title belongs to Steve Jobs -- but Cook definitely comes in a very close second. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)01:15 amApple splits hardware team into five key areas, per report
As part of Apple’s reorganization elevating John Ternus to CEO, the company also promoted Johny Srouji to a broader new chief hardware officer role. With this move, the company combined its hardware engineering and hardware technologies divisions into a single organization, overseen by Srouji. In an email to employees on Monday, Srouji outlined how he plans to organize things in this new structure. more…01:12 amPaul McCartney shares behind-the-scenes video of Apple Park concert
On March 31, Paul McCartney performed a full set at Apple Park to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary. Now, the legendary artist has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the event and his visit to the campus. Watch it below. more…12:30 amThis $40 tool is your secret weapon for landing a job faster
Automate your resumes and cover letters, then track your opportunities and ace your interview prep, with AI job search tool FirstResume. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)Monday April 2011:44 pmDon't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadership
We're already seeing claims on social media that John Ternus will change everything, quickly. Almost nothing changed in the first few years under Tim Cook, and even less will now.No single person has the power to change Apple overnightApple's leadership history is punctuated by three significant events: Steve Jobs leaving, his return, and his death. The CEO transition in September 2026 will be the first low-drama change the position has seen since the company's inception.When Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs, it was after years of careful consideration. He wasn't picked by Jobs by accident, nor was he rushed into the job beyond Jobs' untimely death. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:50 pmBrazilian officials notify Apple over lack of age controls in betting apps on the App Store | 9 to 5 MacBrazilian officials notify Apple over lack of age controls in betting apps on the App Store
Apple and Google have been notified by Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Safety over the availability of betting apps to minors on their app stores. Here are the details. more…10:45 pmRead Tim Cook’s thank you letter to the Apple community
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook has written a heartfelt letter of thanks to Apple users. As Cook gets ready to step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, he expressed his thanks to the Apple community for making his work meaningful. It’s a nice, sincere note of gratitude, and typically humble. We have the full […] (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)10:31 pmJohny Srouji named Apple’s Chief Hardware Officer
Apple today announced that, effective immediately, Apple executive Johny Srouji will become chief hardware officer. Srouji, who… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.10:25 pmTim Cook to remain involved in Apple’s government relations around the world
Apple confirmed today that although Tim Cook will be leaving the role of Apple CEO come September, he’ll still be involved in a key area of the company. Here are the details. more…10:05 pmApple CEO Tim Cook Is Stepping Down
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September after 15 years in the role, handing the job to hardware chief John Ternus. Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares the news from MarketWatch: Cook leaves an impressive legacy after growing the company to a $4 trillion market capitalization from just $300 billion 15 years ago. Over Cook's 15-year tenure as CEO, Apple's stock has risen 1,932%, beating the S&P 500's 504% increase, according to Dow Jones Market Data. That places Apple's stock as the 38th best-performing member of the index over that period of time. Cook had big shoes to fill, replacing Apple's iconic founder, Steve Jobs, as CEO. Cook's successor, John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will need to guide Apple's through uncharted waters as the company navigates its artificial-intelligence transition and supply-chain constraints. Cook will remain at Apple as executive chairman. "It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company. I love Apple with all of my being, and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with a team of such ingenious, innovative, creative, and deeply caring people who have been unwavering in their dedication to enriching the lives of our customers and creating the best products and services in the world," said Cook. "John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honor. He is a visionary whose contributions to Apple over 25 years are already too numerous to count, and he is without question the right person to lead Apple into the future. I could not be more confident in his abilities and his character, and I look forward to working closely with him on this transition and in my new role as executive chairman." As for Ternus' replacement, the role of Chief Hardware Officer will be awarded to Apple executive Johny Srouji. "Srouji, who most recently served as senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, will assume an expanded role leading Hardware Engineering, which John Ternus most recently oversaw, as well as the hardware technologies organization," said Apple in a press release. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:00 pm‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launching soon with new features
WhatsApp is planning to launch a new ‘WhatsApp Plus’ paid subscription soon, and it just went live in the app’s Android beta ahead of an iOS rollout. Here are the details. more…09:50 pmJohn Ternus to Lead Apple as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Apple’s leadership transition puts hardware chief John Ternus in the CEO role while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman, where he’ll continue navigating the company’s complex political landscape.09:43 pmHow Tim Cook started at Apple in 1998, and how 15 years of being the CEO ends
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his position after 15 years, leaving a 28-year legacy at the company. Here's how Cook started at Apple, and how it's winding down.Tim Cook [left] with Steve Jobs [right]The departure of Cook to the board brings to an end a long tenure at Apple, one which saw him assist with growing the company into one of the world's tech giants. He arrived at Apple in the wake of Steve Jobs' return, and was instrumental in the turnaround of the company, to the economic behemoth it has become since.Here's how Cook got started with Apple, and significant mile-markers along the way. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:41 pmApple CEO transition: Tim Cook and John Ternus share internal memos
Following Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook will step down later this year and be succeeded by hardware chief John Ternus, Bloomberg reports that both executives have shared internal memos about the transition. Read them below. more…09:21 pmArthur Levinson to become Apple's Lead Independent Director
Arthur Levinson, who has spent more than fifteen years on Apple's board as the non-executive chairman, is set to take on a new role at the company.Arthur Levinson will become Apple's Lead Independent Director.As part of Apple's transition plan, John Ternus is taking over as CEO, and Tim Cook is set to become the company's executive chairman. Meanwhile, the current non-executive chairman, Arthur Levinson, will assume a new position within Apple.In a press release on the Apple website, the company revealed that Arthur Levinson will become its lead independent director, starting September 1, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:16 pmApple's new CEO: Who is John Ternus?
John Ternus was the center of speculation as being the best and most likely choice for the next Apple CEO, and those predictions came true. Who is he, and how did he get here?John TernusApple, like many other massive companies with giant workforces and a decades-long history, has to plan for the future direction of the company. Part of that preparation involves determining who will take control as CEO after the current leader departs, and what to do to prepare for that inevitability.For Apple and its aging leadership, Apple had to find its replacement for Tim Cook. Even though Cook wasn't thought to be retiring in 2026, the sheer size and number of moving parts at Apple meant it had to prepare in advance, so there's enough of a runway for the heir to the position to get ready, as well as the company itself. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums09:14 pmTim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus to become Apple CEO
Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:12 pmTim Cook thanks users & Apple employees after 15 years of being CEO
Following Monday's CEO transition announcement, Tim Cook has published a letter to the world, spanning humble beginnings to being the head of perhaps the most powerful company in the world.Tim Cook thanking WWDC attendeesTim Cook and John Ternus are two Apple employees of just a handful left that have worked for decades. And now that Tim Cook is stepping back a bit to be Apple Executive Chairman instead of Chief Operating Officer, he has taken some time to reminisce a bit, and thank both employees and Apple customers.Below is the letter in its entirety. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums