Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product

Tim Cook is expected to step down, and John Ternus is the likely next CEO of Apple.

His biggest challenge may be delivering a major consumer AI product that makes advanced AI simple and mainstream.

The article says Apple Intelligence did not go far enough, leaving Apple without a clear AI breakthrough.

AI agents could reshape how people use phones and apps, threatening the iPhone-centered model.

Apple needs a product-level AI hit to preserve its legacy of turning complex tech into mass-market devices.