This week, Apple marked its biggest leadership transition in over a decade, as Tim Cook stepped down from the CEO role handing over to John Ternus. Plus, more rumours emerge about the upcoming products Apple are set to announce on Wednesday.
John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Moves to Executive Chairman
On Tuesday, 1st September 2026, Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO after 15 years in the role. Succeeded by Apple's former head of hardware, Cook remains at Apple as Executive Chairman.
The company's new CEO, John Ternus, has already made changes to the leadership team with a more prominent focus on product design.
- Phil Schiller Steps Down From App Store & Events
- Meet Apple's New Executive Team
- Who is John Ternus, Apple's New CEO?
Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America
After an executive order by the US president, Donald Trump, last month, and increasing pressure from the US administration, Apple has renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on its map service, for US users.
There has been no change for Canadian users, who still see the name Lake Ontario, and internationally users will see both names.
The change came shortly after Google Maps implemented the new name, though other map providers including MapQuest, have publicly rejected the change.
Apple Wallet Digital Drivers License Launches in Oklahoma
Drivers in the US state of Oklahoma can now add their driving license to their Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch.
The Digital ID qualifies as proof of age and identification, though acceptance can be limited. Oklahoma joins a range of other US states and territories that supports this feature.
Apple TV Reveals Silo Season 4 Premiere Date
Following the season finale of Silo Season 3 on Friday night, Apple announced that the fourth and final season returns next year.
Apple has set the premiere date for July 2027, and published a sneak peek trailer of the final season to the Apple TV YouTube channel.
Surprise and shine Apple Event Rumours
This week, we have found out more about the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, new Apple Watch models, AirPods 5 and the upcoming foldable iPhone.
We will be posting articles & new devices to our product library live on Wednesday, as the new products are announced. This all takes place in our Apple Event Hub, which is available now with pre-event analysis.
