9to5Mac Daily Apple’s Google Gemini deal is official
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Jan 12, 2026 A potential future CEO of Apple has been spotlighted, with John Ternus emerging as a strong candidate. The company has also celebrated a record-breaking year for its services, highlighting growth in music, TV, and the App Store. Excitingly, Apple has officially partnered with Google Gemini, paving the way for advanced features in Siri and other AI capabilities. Details about the arrangement suggest significant investments and innovations coming soon to Apple products.
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Internal Succession Is Accelerating
- John Ternus is widely seen inside Apple as the frontrunner to succeed Tim Cook as CEO.
- Apple is accelerating succession planning because Cook has told leaders he wants to reduce his workload.
Multiple Internal Candidates Exist
- Apple maintains multiple internal candidates including Eddy Cue, Greg Joswiak, and Deirdre O'Brien.
- The company keeps backup succession paths to cover unexpected changes or candidate refusals.
Services Hit Record Metrics In 2025
- Apple reported a record-breaking year for services in 2025 across Music, TV, and more.
- Key metrics included surging Apple Music listeners and a 36% year-over-year increase in Apple TV hours viewed.
