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[^3]\n\nDeveloper Chris Sotraidis created SpaghettiPad, a native iPhone application that runs Mario Kart 64 using the Libultraship library for Metal rendering. [^4]\n\nTim Cook stated he takes enormous comfort in handing the helm to John Ternus, describing him as brilliant, wonderful, and capable. [^5]\n\nFollowing his departure as CEO, Tim Cook will serve as the Executive Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors. [^6]\n\nTim Cook sent a farewell memo to Apple employees as he vacates the CEO position, a message that was obtained by 9to5Mac and leaked online. [^7]\n\nJohn Ternus announced a major product launch scheduled for the following week. [^8]\n\nJohn Ternus thanked outgoing CEO Tim Cook for his leadership, values, and contributions to Apple over the years. [^9]\n\nTim Cook expressed pride in Apple's culture, stating it is proof that culture triumphs over everything. [^10]\n\nTim Cook described John Ternus as brilliant, wonderful, and capable, expressing excitement for his leadership in building products that change the world. 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