Coverage dated April 19, 2026 to April 21, 2026

Tim Cook's time as Apple chief marked by profit absent awe

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Cook built up Apple's lucrative business selling digital content and services to lovers of its devices.

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Apr 20, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
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Apr 21, 2026Newest
Tim Cook's time as Apple chief marked by profit absent awe
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ABC 7 San Francisco
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, John Ternus set to replace him (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 19, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, with the company announcing on Monday that John Ternus will take his place as the technology giant's leader.
CBS News
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 19, 2026
CBS News's feed description
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in August and become executive chairman of Apple's board.
The Boston Globe
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 19, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
It caps off a nearly 15-year reign leading the iPhone maker.
PhillyVoice
Who's John Ternus, the Penn graduate named next CEO of Apple? (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Apr 19, 2026
PhillyVoice's feed description
John Ternus, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, will become Apple's next CEO in September. He has been with the company since 2001, long serving as head of hardware engineering, and will succeed Tim Cook, who's led since 2011.
Fox7 Austin
Apple CEO Tim Cook steps aside in September, successor named (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Monday marked the end of an era for one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary companies, as Apple revealed longtime CEO Tim Cook will step aside late this summer.
Local News 8
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after more than a decade (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Local News 8's feed description
Tim Cook, the executive who led Apple to become a $4 trillion company and defined its identity in the post-Steve Jobs era, is stepping down as CEO, Apple said on Monday. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary compa…
NBC 6 South Florida
Apple says John Ternus will be new CEO, Tim Cook to step aside later this year (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Cook will remain the company's chief executive until Sept. 1.
Insider
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down (opens Insider)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Insider's feed description
John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will be taking over for Tim Cook as CEO starting September 1.
Los Angeles Times
Tim Cook steps back as Apple appoints hardware chief as new CEO (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Apple names Ternus as its next CEO; Tim Cook will become chairman
NPR
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO (opens NPR)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NPR's feed description
The 65-year-old Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware products, John Ternus, on September 1 while remaining involved with the Cupertino, California, company as executive chairman.
Washington Examiner
Apple names John Ternus as CEO as Tim Cook becomes chairman (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, will assume the role of CEO on Sept. 1 amid evolving technology and competition.
Gizmodo
Tim Cook Is Done as CEO of Apple (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Gizmodo's feed description
End of an era.
FOX Business
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in major leadership shakeup, successor named (opens FOX Business)
Published Apr 19, 2026
FOX Business's feed description
Tim Cook to become Apple executive chairman as John Ternus takes over CEO role in a major Apple leadership change, effective Sept. 1, the tech giant announced Monday.
NBC News
Apple says John Ternus will be new CEO, Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 19, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Apple on Monday named John Ternus as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1. Ternus will take over from Tim Cook, who has led Apple for 15 years.
Deutsche Welle
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to take over (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 19, 2026
New York Post
Apple names insider John Ternus to succeed Tim Cook as CEO (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for an industry change spurred by artificial intelligence.
Al Jazeera
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.
CNET
Tim Cook to Step Down After 15 Years as Apple CEO (opens CNET)
Published Apr 19, 2026
CNET's feed description
Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook later this year.
The Hollywood Reporter
Apple CEO Tim Cook Will Step Down, John Ternus Named New Leader of Tech Giant (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 19, 2026
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
Tim Cook out as Apple CEO, John Ternus named successor at tech giant beginning in September.
Variety
Tim Cook Stepping Down as Apple CEO, to Be Succeeded by John Ternus at Tech Giant (opens Variety)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Variety's feed description
Tim Cook is stepping down at Apple's CEO after 15 years. John Ternus, senior VP of hardware engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer, the company announced.
Howtogeek
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO—here's his replacement (opens Howtogeek)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Howtogeek's feed description
The company's hardware lead will soon run the company.
WHDH Boston
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 19, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw
New Hampshire Union Leader
Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Apr 19, 2026
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker gears up for
Deadline
Tim Cook To Step Down As CEO Of Apple (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 19, 2026
Deadline's feed description
Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors. John Ternus, SVP, Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next CEO.
The Guardian
Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple: ‘the greatest privilege of my life’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 19, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Cook, who will assume the role of executive chair, will be succeeded by John Ternus as CEO on 1 September

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