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Apple Prepares for Leadership Change Amid Record Revenue

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Apple plans for Tim Cook's eventual succession, naming Hardware chief John Ternus as frontrunner to replace Cook.
Jeff Williams will retire as chief operating officer by end of 2025, with Sabih Khan succeeding him.
Apple reported Q3 FY2025 revenue of $94.04 billion, up 9.6% year over year.
The company is pivoting toward augmented reality, planning two AR glasses and shelving the Vision Air headset.

History

Historical Context

Apple Inc., founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, launched the Macintosh in 1984, introducing a revolutionary graphical user interface. Despite initial success, internal conflicts led to Jobs' departure in 1985. His return in 1997 revitalized the company, paving the way for innovations like the iPod and iPhone, which solidified Apple's status as a tech leader with a market cap exceeding $3 trillion today.

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Story summary

Apple plans for Tim Cook's eventual succession, naming Hardware chief John Ternus as frontrunner to replace Cook.
Jeff Williams will retire as chief operating officer by end of 2025, with Sabih Khan succeeding him.
Apple reported Q3 FY2025 revenue of $94.04 billion, up 9.6% year over year.
The company is pivoting toward augmented reality, planning two AR glasses and shelving the Vision Air headset.

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