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If you’ve been following Tim Cook and Apple, the last few days have been a whirlwind. Apple is on the threshold of its biggest leadership shakeup in well over a decade. Talk is intensifying that I, Tim Cook, am preparing to step down as CEO after a storied run—Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports I’ll likely exit this year as I turn 65. This comes as several top Apple executives are also poised to depart, including Jeff Williams, who was once tipped as my successor, and critical figures in artificial intelligence, microchips, and sustainability. It’s a moment of profound transition, with John Ternus, Apple’s 50-year-old hardware boss, emerging as the lead contender to take the helm. He’s already been front and center in recent Apple launches, signaling a careful handover. Industry insiders, like Gurman, see this as a clear response to Apple’s need for a more technical leader in a fast-evolving landscape.

Beyond the boardroom, I marked a deeply personal milestone this week. On October 5th, I paid tribute to my friend and mentor Steve Jobs, marking the 14th anniversary of his passing. On X, I wrote, “Steve saw the future as a bright and boundless place, lit the path forward, and inspired us to follow. We miss you, my friend.” This message quickly resonated across the tech world, garnering a signal boost from Elon Musk among others. It’s more than public nostalgia—I keep Steve’s old office untouched at One Infinite Loop, keeping the spirit that built Apple close at hand.

This intimate memory also comes with stories rarely told. Years ago, when Steve was frail and in need of a liver transplant, I volunteered as a donor since we shared a rare blood type. Steve, ever independent, gently but firmly refused, telling me he could never accept that kind of sacrifice. It speaks to the loyalty, intensity, and unique relationship we shared—a defining chapter of Apple’s comeback era.

Social media continues to buzz with both tributes and speculation about Apple’s future, with fans flooding my post with their own stories of how Steve—and, by extension, Apple—shaped their lives. Commentators are weighing the company’s next era, especially after our high-profile launches and AI initiatives that remain under wraps for now. There’s plenty of speculation but no official word yet on my next professional chapter or whether I’ll assume a new role, though trusted sources say a transition to board chairman looks likely.

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