Tim Cook praises John Ternus again in Apple's Q3 2026 earnings call
Tim Cook has officially conducted his final earnings call as Apple CEO, marking the transition of leadership to John Ternus. The company is focusing on a smooth handover ahead of the upcoming iPhone 18 launch in September.
Why it matters
This represents a historic leadership change at one of the world's most valuable companies, signaling a new era for Apple's product strategy.
Apple held its Q3 2026 earnings call on Thursday, marking Tim Cook's final outing as CEO at such events before he transitions to the role of executive chairman. Unsurprisingly, Cook took the opportunity to reiterate his confidence in his successor John Ternus, Apple's current Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering.
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