Benjamin and Chance talk about John Ternus’s first week in the job as Apple CEO, and how much Tim Cook will still be involved. Also, it’s the last chance for iPhone event rumors, with details about some health updates for the Apple Watch Series 12 coming to the fore. And there was an Apple TV subscription price hike, for the second time in as many years.

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Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo discuss the latest Apple news. Today is Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes over. Read Tim Cook’s full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO. Here’s how much Apple is paying John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook as executive chairman.

New Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account. Apple executive changes continue as Ternus becomes CEO. Apple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO. John Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEO. Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple events. Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app. Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra. Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report. Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions.