
Apple named John Ternus as its new chief executive and said he will take over on September 1, 2026 while Tim Cook transitions to executive chairman. A 25-year Apple veteran, Ternus has worked on essentially every major product line; the transition timing is intended to preserve continuity and let him oversee upcoming product ramps. Recent reporting indicates Apple will explicitly tie the high-end foldable iPhone launch to Ternus’s leadership, positioning the device as central to his early public image.
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