635: The 2026 September Event Draft
Summary
The hosts mark Tim Cook’s final day as Apple CEO, reflecting on his 15-year tenure that stabilized and massively grew the company after Steve Jobs. They discuss the transition to new CEO John Ternus and the "Hotel California" retirement policy keeping executives like Phil Schiller at Apple. The episode also covers the launch of their new podcast, Design in California, and details the newly announced M6, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips for the Mac mini and Mac Studio.
Topics discussed
Intro, Apple TV OS critique, and Design in California launch
Design in California podcast details and subscription info
Tim Cook's legacy: History, leadership style, and growth
Steve Jobs vs. Tim Cook: Innovation, management, and succession
Tim Cook's retirement note and Phil Schiller stepping down
Apple executive retirements and the 'lifer' culture
New Mac Mini M6 specs, pricing, and AI performance claims
M5 Ultra chip, Mac Studio, and high-end AI hardware market
Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital fundraising appeal
September Draft rules, keynote length prediction, and sponsors
Draft picks: Folding iPhone colors, display tech, and specs
Draft picks: iPhone 18 omission, battery life, and price hikes
Claude AI sponsor segment and business use cases
Draft picks: John Ternus role, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Homepad
Final draft picks, Homepad speaker debate, and next week preview
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