The MacRumors Show: Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO

Apple said Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus set to succeed him.

Cook will move into the executive chairman role, while Arthur Levinson becomes lead independent director.

Johny Srouji is expected to take on an expanded Chief Hardware Officer role.

The transition signals a major leadership shift at Apple ahead of upcoming product cycles, including the iPhone 18 Pro and a potential foldable iPhone.