“It's been the honour of a lifetime…’: Tim Cook’s last speech as Apple CEO at WWDC 2026 event
Last Updated: 2026-06-10 10:55:49
Apple WWDC 2026 was probably the shortest keynote from the company but it also marks the end of the Tim Cook era, as he hands over the reins of the tech giant to John Ternus later this year.
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Tim Cook delivers farewell speech as Apple CEO at WWDC 2026- John Ternus to succeed Cook as Apple CEO later this year
- Cook reflects on his tenure and Apple's mission in parting note
And before he makes the exit from his role, Cook decided to use the WWDC 2026 keynote as the ideal platform to issue a message and parting note to billions. Here’s what the outgoing Apple CEO said:
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“On a personal note, some of the greatest highlights of my time as CEO (of Apple) have been events like this. Sharing powerful new tools with all of you and then seeing what you create with them has been a constant reminder that imagination has no limits.
Over the years you have helped people connect, help, learn, create and experience the world in extraordinary new ways. And with the incredible capabilities that we introduced today, and so many more still to come, I truly believe the best is still ahead.
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At Apple, creating the best products in the world to deliver experiences that enrich people's lives has always been our North's Star. It's been the honour of a lifetime to help advance that mission with teams whose creativity, care and conviction continue to make a lasting impression and difference in people's lives. Thank you all for joining us, let's have a great WWDC.”
Cook has been part of Apple since the days of Steve Jobs as the company’s chief, and in the last decade, he has spearheaded the brand to new heights, scaling different financial levels in the market. Cook has also been part of the new product launches, including the iPhone e model, as well as the MacBook Neo, among other devices introduced by the company during his time.
Ternus will have extremely big boots to fill and will have his hands full with the new Siri AI launch that will be available for everyone as a beta later this year. He will also be part of the iPhone foldable era, along with other smart home products that will have Siri playing a big role in the next few years. This is truly the end of an era at Apple, and Cook is happily signing off in the best possible way.