Tim Cook's Legacy: AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple Silicon Define His Tenure

Tim Cook has resigned from his position as CEO of Apple, passing the leadership to John Ternus. During Cook's 15 years at the helm, Apple's valuation skyrocketed from $347 billion to an impressive $4.6 trillion. Under his guidance, the company became the first to achieve market capitalizations of $1 trillion, $2 trillion, $3 trillion, and $4 trillion, even reaching $5 trillion briefly in July. Key products released during his tenure include the Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Silicon. The AirPods, launched in 2016, achieved sales of 118 million units last year, resulting in $26 billion in revenue. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, will confront challenges such as AI strategy, a global memory shortage, and geopolitical concerns, with his first significant challenge occurring next week at Apple Park, where new iPhone models are anticipated.