About this episode

The episode discusses Tim Cook's legacy as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO, exploring his impact on the company and the challenges ahead.

On this week’s episode of the Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler examines the end of an era as Tim Cook prepares to step down as Apple chief executive after fifteen years. With author of “Apple in China: the capture of the world’s greatest company”, Patrick McGee, the discussion explores Cook’s legacy from turning the iPhone into a financial powerhouse to criticism that Apple lost its creative edge. They also examine the timing of his exit, the rise of successor John Ternus, and the challenges ahead including artificial intelligence and dependence on China. As Apple enters a new chapter, the question remains whether history will judge Cook as a cautious operator or a transformative leader. You can listen to the full episode here or wherever you get your podcasts. We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Adrian Weckler

Guest: Patrick McGee

Topics covered

• Tim Cook
• Apple
• leadership
• technology
• legacy
• artificial intelligence
• China

Keywords

• Tim Cook
• Apple
• leadership
• Patrick McGee
• technology
• artificial intelligence
• China
• iPhone
• legacy

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Organizations: Apple

Books & works: Apple in China: the capture of the world’s greatest company

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