A historic day in Apple history: Tim Cook announces he is stepping down as CEO, with hardware chief John Ternus named as his successor. Plus, new details emerge about the 20th-anniversary iPhone's revolutionary display, M6 MacBook Pro leaks hint at a major redesign, and more. Here's everything you need to know.
🏛️ Tim Cook Steps Down as Apple CEO
In a move that surprised the tech world even though it was widely anticipated, Tim Cook announced he is stepping down as Apple's CEO, with longtime hardware engineering chief John Ternus tapped as his successor. Cook served as CEO since 2011, steering Apple to become the world's most valuable company.
Reflecting on his tenure, Cook called the botched 2012 launch of Apple Maps his "first really big mistake" as CEO, according to a Bloomberg report covering the town hall meeting held Tuesday. He reportedly pointed to the Apple Watch as his proudest achievement. Ternus, who has led Apple's hardware engineering team and oversaw the transition to Apple Silicon, will take the helm at a pivotal moment for the company.
Sources: MacRumors, AppleInsider, 9to5Mac
📱 20th Anniversary iPhone to Feature Quad-Curved Samsung Display
Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone — expected to be called the iPhone 20 — is again rumored to feature a groundbreaking curved display. According to Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple has tapped Samsung to produce a custom "four-micro-curve" OLED panel that wraps around all four sides of the device.
The display is said to be both brighter and thinner than existing panels. The move mirrors what Apple did with the iPhone X for the 10th anniversary, which ditched the Home button and introduced the edge-to-edge display. The 20th-anniversary model is expected to go even further, potentially redefining the smartphone form factor once again.
Sources: AppleInsider, MacRumors
💻 M6 MacBook Pro: Six Major New Features Coming
Apple is preparing a total design overhaul for the M6 MacBook Pro, expected to launch later this year. According to 9to5Mac, the next-generation laptop will feature six significant new features, including a redesigned chassis, improved display technology, and next-generation connectivity options.
The M6 chip itself is expected to deliver another substantial performance leap over the current M5 lineup, which was just released in March 2026. If you're in the market for a MacBook Pro, the M6 refresh could be worth the wait.
Source: 9to5Mac
💰 M5 Pro MacBook Pro Hits Record Low Price: $1,949
If you can't wait for the M6, Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo has dropped the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro to a record-low $1,949 — a $250 savings off retail. The deal includes the M5 Pro chip with a 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU, 24GB of unified memory, and 1TB of storage (up from the standard 512GB). Supply is limited at this price.
Source: AppleInsider
📺 New Apple TV Coming in 2026 with Next-Gen Siri
The Apple TV set-top box hasn't been updated since 2022, but a new version is confirmed for this year. However, Apple is holding the release until its next-generation Siri is ready, which is expected to launch this fall. The updated Apple TV is expected to feature a faster chip and improved gaming capabilities alongside the revamped Siri experience.
Source: MacRumors
🏆 Apple TV Wins Two Peabody Awards
Apple's original content continues to earn critical acclaim. At the 86th Peabody Awards, Apple TV scored two wins out of five nominations: "Pluribus" won in the entertainment category, while "Come See Me In The Good Light" took home the documentary award. Apple TV now has 3,431 award nominations and 797 wins to date.
Sources: AppleInsider, 9to5Mac
💳 Discover Ending Apple Pay Features in June
Discover has announced it will discontinue support for Connected Accounts and Pay with Rewards features in Apple Wallet, effective June 4, 2026. Connected Accounts allowed users to view credit card balances directly in the Wallet app, while Pay with Rewards enabled points-based purchases. The features were primarily used by Discover cardholders in the US.
Sources: AppleInsider, 9to5Mac
🕐 New Apple Watch Face Coming in watchOS 26.5
A new Apple Watch face will be included in the upcoming watchOS 26.5 software update. Details are still emerging, but watchOS 26.5 is expected to ship in the coming weeks with the new face and additional refinements.
Source: 9to5Mac
💡 Today's Tips & Tricks
📱 iOS Tip: Turn Anything into a Reminder with Apple Intelligence
Did you know Apple Intelligence can turn highlighted text from emails, webpages, or notes into Reminders automatically? Just select the text you want to remember, open the Share Sheet, and tap "Remind Me." Apple Intelligence will generate a suggested reminder with all the relevant details — no manual copying needed.
💻 macOS Tip: Give Your Old Mac a Second Life
Upgraded to a new Mac? Don't toss the old one. You can repurpose it as a home server, media center, dedicated writing machine, or even a network-attached storage device. Older Mac minis make excellent home servers running everything from Plex to HomeKit hubs. Check AppleInsider's guide to repurposing Macs for more ideas.