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Tim Cook and John Ternus Honor Steve Jobs on His Death Anniversary
- •Apple executives Tim Cook and John Ternus shared heartfelt tributes on X to remember co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years after his passing.
- •Steve Jobs co-founded Apple in 1976 and led the creation of iconic products like the Mac, iPod, and iPhone.
- •Tim Cook praised Jobs for changing the world and countless lives, noting that his spirit continues to inspire Apple.
- •Current CEO John Ternus highlighted how Jobs' obsessive attention to detail and design philosophy still guides Apple's work today.
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Remembering his legacy on his death anniversary, former CEO Tim Cook and current CEO John Ternus posted tributes on X to reflect on the co-founder's lasting impact on Apple. Cook praised Jobs for changing the world and his life forever, while Ternus noted that Jobs' emphasis on caring for every detail and person still guides Apple's work today.
Steve Jobs lost his life at the age of 56 after fighting valiantly against pancreatic cancer. He passed away just weeks after stepping down as Apple CEO and recommending Tim Cook as his successor.
Before taking over as CEO, John Ternus served as the Vice President of Hardware Engineering. A recent report by Mark Gurman revealed that he has been intensively working with the design team and already heading the design department, marking a notable departure from how Cook previously operated.
