Apple has confirmed that CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1, 2026, handing leadership to hardware engineering chief John Ternus. Cook will remain CEO through the summer and then become executive chairman, a role he says he will hold for a long time. The move follows rumors that have circulated for months.

Apple’s next flagship, the iPhone 18 Pro, will arrive in four hues, including a deep wine‑like Dark Cherry—Pantone 6076—alongside Light Blue (Pantone 2121), Dark Gray (Pantone 426C) and Silver (Pantone 427C). The color slate mirrors the current Mist Blue on the iPhone 17, while the new shade signals a subtle shift toward richer tones.

Rumors suggest the next 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models with touch screens will likely launch in early 2027 instead of late 2026, owing to a global memory chip shortage. A new Mac Studio is also pushed to October, while iOS 27 may drop support for iPhone 11 and SE (2nd gen). Apple’s upcoming macOS 27 will be silicon‑only, ending Intel support.

These shifts signal a restructuring of Apple’s executive hierarchy and a cautious approach to product rollout amid supply constraints. Consumers may see higher prices for the Pro line’s new color and delayed access to touch‑screen laptops, while developers will need to prepare for the iOS 27 cut‑off and macOS 27's silicon‑only policy. The changes underscore Apple’s focus on long‑term stability over rapid release cycles.