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John Ternus Named Apple CEO Ahead of Foldable iPhone Launch

4/27/2026

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John Ternus will assume the role of Apple CEO on September 1, 2026.
He assumes the post less than two weeks before Apple’s September event that is expected to unveil the first foldable iPhone.
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Ternus oversaw engineering and product development of the foldable iPhone.
His September start places him at the helm for Apple’s holiday quarter, projected to earn nearly $150 billion in revenue.

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John Ternus will assume the role of Apple CEO on September 1, 2026.
He assumes the post less than two weeks before Apple’s September event that is expected to unveil the first foldable iPhone.
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Ternus oversaw engineering and product development of the foldable iPhone.
His September start places him at the helm for Apple’s holiday quarter, projected to earn nearly $150 billion in revenue.