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In 2011, Tim Cook assumed the position of Apple CEO after co-founder Steve Jobs died. He inherited a creatively driven machine and a company that sparked the smartphone revolution, bearing an enormous intangible weight as Cook was continually compared with his predecessor. And Apple under Cook’s leadership was the same. But despite those comparisons, after 15 years at the helm of Apple, Cook achieved something few would have anticipated: he redefined Apple, turning it from a maker of iPhones into a technology platform with a unique software–hardware ecosystem. September this year will mark the arrival of a new CEO at Apple, John Ternus, who will officially take on the duties. With what Cook has accomplished in 15 years, this will be a pressure even greater than what Cook faced when he succeeded Steve Jobs. Let’s wait to see what lies ahead for Apple in the time to come. Source: Thanh Niên Việt. By Nguyen Hai.
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