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Apple's Future: Laser Tech, Pro Models, and Leadership Changes

1/9/2026

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In 2018, Apple explored a laser for iPhone photography and AR, costing about $40 per device.
John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, proposed limiting the feature to Pro models.
Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive officer, is considering stepping down due to fatigue and may become chairman.
Ternus is viewed as a leading successor to Cook, with Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue named as other Apple executives.

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Story summary

In 2018, Apple explored a laser for iPhone photography and AR, costing about $40 per device.
John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, proposed limiting the feature to Pro models.
Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive officer, is considering stepping down due to fatigue and may become chairman.
Ternus is viewed as a leading successor to Cook, with Craig Federighi and Eddy Cue named as other Apple executives.