Apple confirmed a leadership shift that will take effect on Sept. 1, 2026. Tim Cook will step down as chief executive, staying on as executive chairman, while hardware chief John Ternus assumes the CEO role. The announcement caps months of succession speculation and promises a new strategic tone, though observers warn the transition could dominate coverage for years for Apple.

In the DOJ’s antitrust case, the agency filed a terse rebuttal to Apple’s attempt to obtain Samsung documents via the Hague Evidence Convention. The filing argues Apple’s request arrived too late to meet the discovery deadline, essentially labeling the move as ineffective. The government’s nine‑month reminder underscores the pressure on Apple to secure evidence before the case proceeds in this lawsuit.

The $3,499 Apple Vision Pro found an unexpected cost‑saving role on a Star Wars set. Director Jon Favreau used a custom app to preview IMAX‑style shots in a virtual theater, letting him assess framing without a costly reshoot. While the headset remains a premium consumer item, its enterprise utility demonstrates a niche where price is outweighed by production efficiency in Hollywood pipelines.