Source: CNBC
Summary
Tim Cook plans to step down as Apple CEO in September, with hardware chief John Ternus taking over. Ternus will inherit a durable business, but also a different ecosystem than the one Cook shaped. The App Store’s 30% cut is under pressure, and Apple’s behind-the-scenes power is changing.
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The launch follows a familiar script.
Apple’s CEO transition is a rare event, but the challenges Ternus faces are not new. The App Store’s cut is under fire, and Apple’s control is being questioned. Ternus will have to navigate these issues while maintaining the company’s profit margins. The “new” era at Apple sounds a lot like the old one. Apple’s leadership change is just a refresh of the same old playbook.
Author: Evan Null
