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In an interview with The Independent, former Apple CEO Tim Cook said he is not meddling in successor John Ternus's work, now focusing instead on global policy and government relations. Cook, who became executive chairman after stepping down in September, said he and Ternus maintain trust and frequent communication, and that he's told Ternus to forge his own leadership style rather than copy him.
Apple announced it will release its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, with a conference call following at 2 p.m. PT featuring new CEO John Ternus alongside CFO Kevan Parekh. Last year's Q4 saw $102.47 billion in revenue and $27.47 billion in profit, and Apple has guided for 9-11% year-over-year revenue growth this quarter despite currency headwinds and supply constraints.
The October 6, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily recaps two Apple-related stories: John Ternus's involvement in design decisions at Apple, and recent changes to Apple Cash. The podcast episode, hosted by Chance, was sponsored by Stuff and Roborock and is available across major podcast platforms.
Apple CEO John Ternus and Executive Chairman Tim Cook each published social media posts on X marking the 15th anniversary of Steve Jobs' death. Ternus credited Jobs with instilling attention to detail that still guides Apple's work, while Cook described Jobs as someone who changed the world and his own life forever.
According to the report, Apple hardware chief John Ternus is engaging closely with the company's design lab in a manner reminiscent of Steve Jobs' tight collaboration with Jony Ive. This contrasts with Tim Cook's reported practice of visiting the design team only about once a month after becoming CEO, delegating more to specialists.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro will be 'significantly lighter' due to miniaturized and rearranged internal components. The laptop is expected to feature an OLED touchscreen display and existing M5 chips rather than the M7 chips anticipated for early 2027, with a launch reportedly planned for next month alongside a new OLED iPad mini.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple CEO John Ternus has taken direct oversight of the company's industrial design and human interface teams, a responsibility he assumed even before formally becoming CEO following Jeff Williams' departure as COO. Gurman reports Ternus visits the design studio multiple times a week, sometimes more than once a day, far more frequently than Tim Cook's roughly monthly visits. Apple has not launched a search for a Chief Design Officer to replace Jony Ive, instead relying on internal leaders like Molly Anderson and Steve Lemay alongside Ternus's hands-on involvement.
On the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast, hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo discuss rumors that Apple's smart display, dubbed 'HomePad,' could launch on October 13 with a small square screen. They also cover leaked photos suggesting imminent iPad mini and HomePod mini updates, reports that Apple executive John Ternus wants to make the company more nimble, and the new Apple Watch Readiness feature.
9to5Mac's daily podcast roundup covered a report examining how Apple executive John Ternus reportedly wants to reshape parts of the company. The episode is a summary discussion of the day's top Apple stories rather than a standalone news report with new details.
About a month into his tenure, Apple CEO John Ternus has told colleagues Apple must develop products faster and take more risks in new markets, according to Bloomberg sources. He is reportedly considering breaking from Apple's traditional spring-and-fall launch schedule, expanding the device lineup, cutting management layers, and pursuing cost-cutting to fund future products.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will release its rumored Home Hub on October 13th, a 6-inch square display device available in countertop and wall-mounted versions. The device uses face and voice recognition to personalize its interface for different household members and will control smart home devices like thermostats and door locks while showcasing Apple's new Siri assistant.
Sources tell Bloomberg that new Apple CEO John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook on September 1, intends to move away from the company's traditional spring/fall product cycle toward year-round releases and more experimental products. He is also cutting middle management, including engineering program directors working on Vision Pro, Siri and AI software, some of whom have been given weeks to find internal roles or face layoffs by year end.