Who could lead Apple after Tim Cook?

Succession Planning - Apple's CEO Tim Cook may step down as early as 2026, though some sources suggest he'll stay longer [1] - John Turnis, the senior vice president of hardware engineering, is a potential successor to Tim Cook [2] Leadership Transition - John Turnis has been with Apple since 2001 and has overseen products like iPhone, AirPods, and iPad [2] - Turnis played a key role in Apple's transition to using its own silicon [3] Challenges and Opportunities - Tim Cook has overseen revenue expansion to nearly 500 billion dollars a year and a market cap exceeding 4 trillion dollars [3] - Apple faces criticism for lagging in AI and lacking a next big product after the iPhone [3] - If Turnis becomes CEO, he will need to address the gaps in AI and innovation [3]