Fresh speculation about a leadership shake-up at Apple has been put to rest. Despite a flurry of recent rumours suggesting that CEO Tim Cook might soon step down, a new Bloomberg report indicates that Cook has no plans to leave the top job anytime soon.

Tim Cook, who recently turned 65, has been steering Apple since 2011 after taking over from the late Steve Jobs. Over the past thirteen years, he has overseen Apple’s transformation into a diversified tech powerhouse, expanding its hardware lineup while building a strong services ecosystem. This legacy had fueled recent chatter that the company might be preparing for a generational shift at the top, with reports claiming that a successor had already been chosen.

Earlier, the Financial Times suggested that John Ternus—Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering—was the leading candidate to take over, possibly as soon as mid-2026. Ternus has long been considered one of Apple’s rising stars and is known for his work on products like the latest iPhone, iPad, and AirPods. As the youngest member of Apple’s executive leadership, he represents a potential long-term choice for the company’s future direction.

However, the latest report strongly disputes the idea of an imminent transition. According to Bloomberg, there is “no concrete evidence” that Cook is preparing to vacate his position. The publication also suggests that earlier rumours may have been misinterpretations or even speculative attempts to assess public reaction to a potential leadership switch. Nevertheless, the report clearly labels those earlier claims as a “false story.”

Industry observers note that a sudden change at the very top of Apple—especially one involving a figure as pivotal as Tim Cook—would be a significant surprise. While Ternus remains the most likely successor when the time eventually comes, the report makes it clear that the company is not preparing for an immediate shift. For now, Apple’s leadership structure remains stable, and Cook is fully expected to continue guiding the company through its ongoing innovations in AI, hardware, and services.

Even when the day does come for Tim Cook to step back from the CEO role, the expectation is that he would still remain closely involved with Apple. Most analysts believe Cook would likely assume the role of chairman, ensuring continuity and maintaining his influence over the company’s strategic direction. As of now, though, there is no firm timeline for such a transition. Unless something unexpected occurs within Apple, Cook’s departure is not on the foreseeable horizon.

In short, while John Ternus remains the most credible figure to eventually succeed Cook, the latest report confirms that the leadership baton at Apple will not be passed just yet. For the tech giant’s employees, investors, and loyal customers, Tim Cook is here to stay—at least for the next several years.