Bloomberg: Tim Cook Will Not Retire in 2026

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December 01, 2025

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Recent rumors suggested that Tim Cook might step down as CEO of Apple in 2026 — but those claims have been firmly rejected. According to reporting based on internal Apple sources, there’s no sign the company is preparing for a leadership change next year, despite earlier speculation that succession planning had accelerated. Cook, who has successfully steered Apple through growth and global expansion, appears committed to staying on. At this point, the company’s long-serving CEO remains focused on ongoing initiatives and product roadmaps — which may bring relief to investors and employees wanting stability during a fast-evolving tech landscape.

While there have been wide-ranging discussions about competition between OpenAI and Google in the AI space, I was unable to locate a credible, recent source where OpenAI’s CEO publicly “admits” Google is a specific threat and calls for accelerated action. Many writings discuss competition in general terms — for instance, rivalry over AI innovation, deployment, and talent — but none match the precise phrasing in your input. Without a trustworthy source, it’s difficult to treat this as confirmed news. It’s a good illustration of why we must carefully vet AI-industry rumors: sometimes claims spread before verification. If you like, I can dig deeper — but at present this topic remains unsubstantiated in major outlets.

As Black Friday deals roll out globally, many AI-powered creative tools — such as background-removers, image enhancers, and video upscalers — are indeed seeing steep discounts. However, I wasn’t able to verify a comprehensive English-language press release or article confirming that this category has “record-low” pricing across the board. Instead what we see are fragmented sales: individual tools and services offering promos, but with offers varying widely by provider and region. If you’re tracking bargains, this is a reminder: check each provider carefully, compare features and license terms, and confirm real savings. For creatives, hobbyists, or small businesses — including your own 3D-printing business — these tools can be valuable, but the “historic low-price” claim seems more marketing flair than universally proven fact.

I searched recent tech-news outlets for any coverage about a “Phone 17 Pro” ad promoting an “A19 Pro” chipset and enhanced cooling, but found no credible matches. Major smartphone manufacturers — and independent reviewers — typically publicize flagship-level specs like chips and thermals, yet nothing resembling this exact claim appeared. That raises doubts about whether this is a real global product launch or a rumor circulating in niche or regional forums. For now, it’s safer to treat this as unverified. If you want, I can broaden the search to non-English press, but based on trusted sources: the “Phone 17 Pro with A19 Pro + cooling ad” headline remains unsupported by major tech media.

There has been ongoing speculation in tech circles about a foldable iPhone from Apple — potentially its “first” flexible-screen device. Some rumor sites and regional sources have floated the name “iPhone Ultra” and suggested the cost could match two standard iPhone 17 Pro Max units, implying a very high price point. However, these claims remain unconfirmed: major Apple-watching outlets have not validated the name or pricing, nor provided supply-chain leaks to support the cost estimate. As with many tech rumors, this may reflect fan wishlists or speculative pricing debates rather than firm plans. Until Apple makes an official announcement or credible supply-chain sources leak evidence, treat this as a “what-if” — interesting for discussion, but not news yet.

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