Apple is undergoing a major leadership shakeup with Tim Cook potentially transitioning to a chairman role, and John Ternus emerging as the likely next CEO amid departures and role changes among senior executives, signaling a strategic shift and succession planning within the company.
Apple is focusing on hardware chief John Ternus as a potential successor to Tim Cook as CEO, while shelving the Vision Air project to concentrate on glasses and preparing updates for the Vision Pro and iPad Pro, amidst ongoing developments like Apple's chatbot.
Apple's COO Jeff Williams will step down but retain oversight of Apple Watch and Health until the end of 2023, with leadership responsibilities for these areas likely shifting to other executives such as John Ternus and Craig Federighi, as part of a broader leadership restructuring at Apple.
MKBHD shared a behind-the-scenes look at Apple's iPhone durability testing labs, showcasing detailed processes for testing dust, water, drop, and vibration resistance. The footage includes interviews with Apple's chief of hardware, John Ternus, and reveals that Apple sometimes tests over 10,000 pre-release iPhones for durability.