John Ternus to face 1st test with foldable iPhone launch
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John Ternus' first day as Apple CEO comes at a critical juncture for the iPhone maker, with memory prices soaring and AI challenges looming.
John Ternus, Apple’s former V.P. of Hardware Engineering, discusses the latest development for the iPad Pro during an event to announce new products Oct. 30, 2018, in New York City. Ternus became CEO on Sept. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Tim Cook was the very recognizable face of Apple for a very long time, but that doesn't mean that John Ternus isn't suited to the job.