John Ternus is expected to give Apple’s design team more influence as CEO (opens in new tab)

John Ternus is preparing to take over Apple with more time inside the company’s design operation, according to a 9to5Mac report based on Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter. The report says Ternus has spent a considerable amount of time with Apple’s industrial design group before his Sept. 1, 2026, succession date, when Apple says Tim Cook will become executive chairman and Ternus will become CEO under its official CEO succession plan. Apple announced the change April 20 from Cupertino, Californi...