9to5Mac Daily Apple executive changes, more
Jul 9, 2025
Apple's design team will soon report directly to Tim Cook, marking a shift in leadership dynamics. The COO, Jeff Williams, is stepping down, raising questions about future operations under Sabi Khan. Meanwhile, tensions arise as a White House official criticizes Tim Cook over Apple's practices in China. Legal battles heat up as Apple appeals an import ban on its watches with blood oxygen sensors, clashing with health tech firm Masimo. In a surprising twist, Trump suggests the U.S. can produce its own iPhones.
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Apple's Manufacturing Challenges
- Tim Cook has been criticized for delayed efforts to move iPhone production out of China despite opportunities elsewhere.
- Apple focuses manufacturing expansion in India, but has no plans to make iPhones in the U.S. due to skill gaps.
Apple Fights Blood Oxygen Ban
- Apple appeals in court to reinstate blood oxygen sensors on Apple Watches following a 2023 import ban.
- They argue patent disputes over prototypes shouldn't bar flagship product sales.
Leadership Changes at Apple
- Tim Cook will take direct leadership of Apple's design team after Jeff Williams retires later this year.
- The COO role transitions to Sabi Khan, focusing on operations while design shifts to executive management.
