I think these stories coming now are not puff pieces, I really do believe that Tim Cook is on the way out. Apple's growth has stalled, users are hanging on their devices longer and the only growth in the company is watches and streaming TV.
John Ternus, the head of hardware engineering, is emerging as a potential successor to the CEO.
Yeah Tim's term is nearing the end
Apple’s management team is made up of longtime executives nearing the end of their tenures. That means a broad shake-up is increasingly likely. While John Ternus could be Apple’s next CEO, the company will also need to find new leaders for its top divisions. Also: Thoughts on new iPads, accessories and the M4 chip, and another Apple designer hits the exits.