Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple: Here’s a look at his 15-year legacy, from new products and services to China expansion
Tim Cook has announced he is stepping down as the CEO of Apple after a remarkable 15-year tenure. His leadership saw the company's valuation soar, driven by the continued success of the iPhone, a major expansion into services, and the strategic development of Apple Silicon. John Ternus, Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering, is slated to take over the role.
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This marks the end of an era defined by operational excellence and ecosystem lock-in. For developers, the key question will be how new leadership approaches the App Store, developer relations, and future platforms like Vision Pro.
Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple: Here’s a look at his 15-year legacy, from new products and services to China expansion" from TechCrunch (https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/21/apple-tim-cook-ceo-15-year-legacy-takeaways-ios-silicon-china-trillion-ai/) [Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:09:09 +0000]