Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's chief executive officer, and hardware engineering chief John Ternus is set to take over, Apple announced today. Cook will continue on as Apple CEO through the summer, with Ternus set to join Apple's Board of Directors and take over as CEO on September 1, 2026. Cook is going to transition to executive chairman, and he will "assist with certain aspects of the company, including engaging with policymakers around the world".
Cellular modems… the thing that makes our cell phone a phone.
Also your home internet comes in through a modem, but apple made a cellular one.
It’s incredibly difficult to make a good cellular modem and the landscape is filled with so many patents that will get in your way, with Qualcomm being the dominant player.
Modems? I didn’t think those were much in use any more?
Cellular modems… the thing that makes our cell phone a phone.
Also your home internet comes in through a modem, but apple made a cellular one.
It’s incredibly difficult to make a good cellular modem and the landscape is filled with so many patents that will get in your way, with Qualcomm being the dominant player.