Apple will have a product guy as CEO again

Apple has named hardware engineering chief John Ternus as its next CEO, succeeding Tim Cook.

Ternus has long been a visible product leader, overseeing major launches and expanding his role across key teams.

His responsibilities have grown to include design, robotics, and Apple Watch hardware, strengthening his profile inside the company.

The move signals a product-focused leadership shift as Apple prepares major hardware and platform upgrades.