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Apple New CEO John Ternus Teases Phenomenal iPhone Launch

Apple CEO John Ternus describes the upcoming iPhone launch as phenomenal in his first staff memo.

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John Ternus, who previously served as head of hardware engineering, was named the new Chief Executive Officer of Apple. [1] Apple CEO John Ternus sent a memo to employees on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, teasing a huge launch next week that he described as phenomenal. [2] Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak posted on social media that the company has more to say on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, when it will hold its next special event. [3] John Ternus, the new CEO of Apple Inc., stated in a message to employees that the company is preparing for a phenomenal iPhone launch next week. [4] Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone and is preparing a push into smart home devices. [5] John Ternus thanked Tim Cook for his leadership and assistance during the transition, noting Cook will now serve as executive chairman. [6] Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max during the event. [7] The upcoming Apple event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on September 9, 2026. [8] John Ternus expressed enthusiasm for upcoming products currently in development and future innovations that the company has not yet imagined. [9] Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing CEO who led the company for 15 years, will continue to serve as executive president following the transition. [10] Bloomberg News reported that Apple's long-term roadmap includes AirPods with cameras, smart glasses, a desktop robot, and a MacBook with a touchscreen. [11]
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  1. John Ternus, who previously served as head of hardware engineering, was named the new Chief Executive Officer of Apple. · Investing.com
  2. Apple CEO John Ternus sent a memo to employees on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, teasing a huge launch next week that he described as phenomenal. · MacRumors
  3. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak posted on social media that the company has more to say on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, when it will hold its next special event. · MacRumors
  4. John Ternus, the new CEO of Apple Inc., stated in a message to employees that the company is preparing for a phenomenal iPhone launch next week. · Diario La republica
  5. Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone and is preparing a push into smart home devices. · Investing.com
  6. John Ternus thanked Tim Cook for his leadership and assistance during the transition, noting Cook will now serve as executive chairman. · Investing.com
  7. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max during the event. · MacRumors
  8. The upcoming Apple event is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on September 9, 2026. · MacRumors
  9. John Ternus expressed enthusiasm for upcoming products currently in development and future innovations that the company has not yet imagined. · Diario La republica
  10. Tim Cook, Apple's outgoing CEO who led the company for 15 years, will continue to serve as executive president following the transition. · Diario La republica
  11. Bloomberg News reported that Apple's long-term roadmap includes AirPods with cameras, smart glasses, a desktop robot, and a MacBook with a touchscreen. · Diario La republica
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