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In a hypothetical scenario, Tim Cook is stepping aside as CEO of Apple in September to be succeeded by longtime executive John Turnus.
During Tim Cook's tenure as CEO, Apple's market value increased by more than $3.6 trillion.
In 2020, John Turnus took over engineering for the iPhone and successfully launched the iPhone 12, the first model with 5G, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mark Gurman believes that Tim Cook selected John Turnus as his successor, with Apple's head of services, Eddy Cue, serving as a chief advisor in the decision.
In a hypothetical scenario, Apple launched a new laptop called the MacBook Neo for $599, which is almost half the price of the MacBook Air.
Mark Gurman reports that John Ternus has been leading the development of six major new products for Apple, all in new categories, planned for release around 2027-2028.
Mark Gurman predicts Apple will release three new AI-powered wearable devices: new AirPods, smart glasses, and a pendant.
Mark Gurman predicts that one week after becoming CEO, John Ternus will introduce a foldable iPhone.
Mark Gurman claims Apple mishandled its self-driving car project, spending a decade and tens of billions of dollars without bringing a product to market.
Mark Gurman suggests that John Ternus could accelerate Apple's efforts to move its silicon manufacturing away from Taiwan to the U.S. and other locations.
Mark Gurman predicts that if John Ternus has a successful 15-year tenure as CEO, Apple could become a $10 trillion company.
Following his hypothetical departure as CEO, Tim Cook will become Apple's executive chairman.