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Can Apple's new CEO recapture Steve Jobs' product design magic?

Apple is undergoing a significant leadership transition with John Ternus set to take over as CEO from Tim Cook. This change has sparked discussions among former employees and analysts about whether Apple can recapture the innovative product design spirit of the Steve Jobs era. While Cook's tenure saw immense financial success, critics argue that Apple has not introduced a category-defining product since the Apple Watch and has faced commercial disappointments like the Vision Pro. The rise of AI also presents a new challenge, potentially disrupting Apple's hardware dominance and necessitating a reinvention of its product strategy. AI

IMPACT AI's rise is highlighted as a potential disruptor to Apple's hardware dominance, necessitating strategic reinvention.

RANK_REASON Article discusses leadership transition and product strategy with commentary from former employees and analysts.

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Can Apple's new CEO recapture Steve Jobs' product design magic?

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sebastian Herrera ·

    Can Apple’s incoming CEO bring back the product design mojo of the Steve Jobs era?

    With more than half of Apple’s revenue still tied to the iPhone, former insiders say Ternus must give designers more influence as the company searches for its next breakthrough.