By William Gallagher Just years after wrecking his university’s first and only milling machine, John Ternus was intimidated when he first joined Apple and wasn’t sure he belonged.John Ternus speaking in 2024 – image credit: University of Pennsylvania engineering schoolWhen John Ternus becomes CEO on September 1, 2026, he will have been at Apple for a quarter of a century. Ahead of even the speculation that he would succeed Tim Cook, he gave a speech about how “exhilarating and intimidating” it had felt when he first joined Apple.”I wasn’t sure I belonged there,” he told students at the University of Pennsylvania’s engineering school in 2024. “The people I met were so smart and so confident, and they knew so much more than me, but I’ll always be grateful that I wasn’t afraid to ask for help when I needed it.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Industry-high employee retention levels and executives holding their posts for decades are apparently going to be significant hurdles for incoming Apple CEO John Ternus.John Ternus can’t invent a time machine fast enough, so he’s going to have to pick new Apple leadership, eventually. Image source: AppleThere’s been a trend in tech reporting that attempts to make every employment change from the top down a calamitous occasion. Whether it’s a dozen engineers out of thousands leaving or executives being poached with insane pay packages, every departure is treated as a serious problem.I’m still not entirely sure why. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Mike Wuerthele The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock is a fantastic port and storage expansion for new Mac users, and isn’t pinched for bandwidth.Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDockWe get a lot of docks in for review. A lot.In many cases, we see docks with a lot of ports, but they connect over 10 gigabit per second USB-C. Worse, downstream ports are listed as providing that same 10 Gbit/sec. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Wesley Hilliard Director Jon Favreau says a specialized app let him better frame IMAX shots using a virtual theater environment in Apple Vision Pro. He cites it as one method to cut back on reshoots and reduce costs.Apple Vision Pro could become a useful tool in filmmakingFilmmaking has only become more and more expensive even as commercialized tools make the medium more accessible. It’s easier than ever to grab a smartphone and shoot some footage, but reaching Hollywood calibre isn’t so simple.In an interview conducted by The Town podcast during Cinemacon, Jon Favreau discussed ways that technology was helping reduce costs in filmmaking. One of the tools he mentioned was Apple Vision Pro. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen While Tim Cook won’t be CEO at Apple after September, he still plans to remain as the executive chairman for quite some time.Outgoing CEO Tim CookOn Monday, Apple confirmed that CEO Tim Cook will be leaving the role on September 1 as part of a planned transition, with John Ternus set to take over the position. While Cook will be out of the hot seat, he intends to be a presence at Apple for a while longer.Speaking at an all-hands meeting with employees after the announcement, Bloomberg reports that the 65-year-old Cook said he was “healthy” and had plans to stay as executive chairman. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Marko Zivkovic Rigorous network security requirements are set to arrive with iOS 27, and they will be especially significant for developers and IT administrators.iOS 27 will ship with updated network security requirements.iOS 27 and its corresponding updates are still more than a month away, but we already have a good idea of what to expect. Apple itself, for instance, has confirmed that macOS 27 would eliminate support for Intel Mac.Now, the company has outlined yet another change in its upcoming software updates, one which will impact device management service developers and IT administrators more than the average user. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Malcolm Owen The Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger not only recharges your iPhone on your desk, but it also has a display to show real-time power output.Satechi ChargeView 140W Desktop ChargerThe latest charger from Satechi is the ChargeView 140W Desktop Charger. As the descriptive name says, it’s a charger that runs at up to 140W in total, and is designed to sit on your desk.As a Gallium Nitride charger, it’s compact, so it won’t take that much desk space up for your other devices. It also ships with a small stand, so you can have it standing tall on its side or in landscape mode and angled up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By William Gallagher In interviews and more social media posts, US President Trump has credited himself for Tim Cook’s success, but says he’s honored Apple hasn’t asked for its tariff refund.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpWhile the administration is now being forced to pay back tariffs it illegally imposed on US businesses, reportedly Apple has yet to apply for the refund. Apple has not commented on this, but President Trump was asked if it were true, and if the company didn’t want to offend him.”I think it’s brilliant if they don’t do that,” Trump told CNBC. “Actually, if they don’t do that, they got to know me very well. I’m very honored by what you just said. If they don’t do that, I’ll remember them.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Christine McKee Apple Premier Partner Expercom has slashed prices by up to $400 on the new 2026 16-inch MacBook Pro with your choice of an M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro.Both retail and configure-to-order (CTO) models are heavily discounted with month-end deals at Expercom. Save up to $400 on both Standard Display and Nano-texture options with your choice of Apple’s M5 Pro or M5 Max chip.Save up to $400 on 16″ MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By Andrew Orr Apple’s results at the 2026 Webby Awards emphasize the company’s wide-ranging focus on both services and marketing, with wins for Apple Pay and a Messi sports campaign.Apple PayApple Pay has won both a general Webby Award and a People’s Voice Award in the ceremony’s Shopping & Retail, Consumer Apps category. The company’s video “Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl” also won the Social Video, Individual award.The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. The program recognizes excellence across apps, video, podcasts, and digital media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
