John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple CEO, marking a significant leadership transition at the company. Ternus recently completed his first week in the role, stepping into the position previously held by Tim Cook, who moves into the role of executive chairman.
The handoff comes with questions about how involved Cook will remain in day-to-day operations. Apple has updated its leadership page to reflect the change, and Ternus has already outlined his priorities in his first public introduction as chief executive. He also launched a new official X account in connection with the new position.
Leadership Changes Across Apple
The transition at the top is accompanied by additional executive shifts within the company. Phil Schiller is stepping down from his responsibilities overseeing the App Store and Apple events, continuing a broader reshuffling of leadership roles. In his first memo to employees, Ternus addressed the workforce directly, while Cook issued his own farewell note on his final day in the CEO seat.
Compensation details for the new arrangement have also surfaced, covering what Ternus will earn as CEO and what Cook will receive in his role as executive chairman.
iPhone Event and Apple Watch Rumors
With an iPhone event on the horizon, last-minute rumors are surfacing about upcoming hardware. Reports point to health-focused upgrades for the Apple Watch Series 12, including always-on heart-rate tracking and a redesigned Fitness app.
Additional reports suggest Apple considered launching a new Apple Pencil designed for an iPhone Ultra model. Separately, the unusual timing of updates to the Mac mini and Mac Studio has been attributed to artificial intelligence priorities within the company, according to one report.
Apple TV Subscription Price Increase
Apple has announced a price increase for its Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions. This marks the second such increase in two years, continuing a pattern of rising costs across Apple’s services lineup. The adjustment affects subscribers who bundle multiple Apple services through the Apple One plan.
The changes arrive alongside ongoing discussion about Apple’s product roadmap, including reflections on the iPhone Air after a full year of use ahead of the iPhone 18 Pro launch.
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