Apple is set to shake up its leadership with the emergence of John Ternus, a 50-year-old veteran engineer and designer, as the front-runner to succeed CEO Tim Cook. The news comes as several high-profile departures and promotions in design, engineering, and AI teams signal a shift towards innovation.
With Ternus at the helm, Apple is poised to tackle its biggest challenges, from hardware to artificial intelligence. His experience working on the MacBook's TouchBar and his role in developing the company's hardware engineering capabilities make him an ideal candidate for the top spot.
However, not everyone is convinced that Ternus has the necessary "aesthetic intelligence" to lead Apple back to its design roots. Karim Rashid, a renowned industrial designer, notes that long-term in-house staffers tend to have a myopathy about the brand and repeat existing patterns, rather than taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Others see an opportunity for Apple to learn from outside talent, particularly Jony Ive's former protégés at OpenAI, who are targeting a late-2026/2027 launch date with AI hardware devices. The Information reports that these devices could include smartglasses, wearables, and digital voice recorders, signaling a bold new direction for the company.
As Apple prepares to embark on this next chapter, one question remains: can non-founders bring the same level of intensity and creativity as the original founders themselves? "Elon Musk is a visionary. Steve Jobs was a visionary. Mark Zuckerberg is a visionary," says Anshel Sag, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. "Will we have one at Apple? We'll see."
Ultimately, Ternus' appointment will depend on his ability to rally the troops and bring innovation back to Cupertino. With OpenAI vying for attention, the stage is set for an exciting showdown between two of tech's most influential companies.
With Ternus at the helm, Apple is poised to tackle its biggest challenges, from hardware to artificial intelligence. His experience working on the MacBook's TouchBar and his role in developing the company's hardware engineering capabilities make him an ideal candidate for the top spot.
However, not everyone is convinced that Ternus has the necessary "aesthetic intelligence" to lead Apple back to its design roots. Karim Rashid, a renowned industrial designer, notes that long-term in-house staffers tend to have a myopathy about the brand and repeat existing patterns, rather than taking risks and pushing boundaries.
Others see an opportunity for Apple to learn from outside talent, particularly Jony Ive's former protégés at OpenAI, who are targeting a late-2026/2027 launch date with AI hardware devices. The Information reports that these devices could include smartglasses, wearables, and digital voice recorders, signaling a bold new direction for the company.
As Apple prepares to embark on this next chapter, one question remains: can non-founders bring the same level of intensity and creativity as the original founders themselves? "Elon Musk is a visionary. Steve Jobs was a visionary. Mark Zuckerberg is a visionary," says Anshel Sag, principal analyst at Moor Insights & Strategy. "Will we have one at Apple? We'll see."
Ultimately, Ternus' appointment will depend on his ability to rally the troops and bring innovation back to Cupertino. With OpenAI vying for attention, the stage is set for an exciting showdown between two of tech's most influential companies.
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I'm so hyped about this new development! John Ternus sounds like a total rockstar 
! He's got that perfect blend of experience and fresh perspective to shake things up at Apple 
. And I'm loving the fact that they're focusing on innovation - those AI hardware devices could be HUGE 
! Let's see what he can do 
. But if John Ternus is really the right guy for the job, I think he'll do awesome! I love how Apple is shaking things up and trying new things 
. What do you guys think? Should we be worried about losing that "Apple magic" or should we just trust Ternus to lead us in a new direction? 
i think people r overreacting 
john ternus sounds like a solid choice tho 
he's got the skills and experience to tackle apple's challenges 
that steve jobs had? only time will tell 
personally, i think it's cool that apple's shifting its focus towards ai hardware devices 
it could be a game changer 
what do u guys think? should we be worried about openai stealing the spotlight 
. Ternus seems like a solid choice, but I'm skeptical about his ability to shake up the design team 
. The question is, will Ternus be able to keep up with the likes of Elon Musk and Steve Jobs? We'll have to wait and see 
but what really worries me is the whole "aesthetic intelligence" thing - like karim rashid said, those long-time insiders tend to stick to the familiar pattern... doesn't leave much room for innovation 
on the other hand, if openai can bring some real game-changing tech, apple might finally be on the right track 
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. Like what if they brought in someone from outside, like that OpenAI crew? 
. Can you imagine smartglasses and wearables from Apple? 
Only time will tell