Tim Cook’s parting message: Apple is in the hands of a product builder

Tim Cook’s farewell memo praises senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus, noting his ability to build world-changing products and positioning him to lead Apple’s next hardware-focused era. Under Ternus, Apple released the ultra-thin iPhone Air, the low-cost MacBook Neo, AirPods with hearing-health features, and accelerated AI-driven Mac mini and Mac Studio launches. Cook will stay on as executive chairman, handling political relationships while emphasizing Apple’s culture and purpose.