As we step into 2026, a historic leadership transition is unfolding at three of America’s most pivotal corporate giants. We’re talking about major shifts at the helm of none other than Apple, Walmart, and Berkshire Hathaway. Observers are postulating that Apple senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus, 50, who’s been with the company for 25 years, will ultimately take over the reins from Cook.
Note that nearly one year ago, shares of Apple hit $260.10 (Dec. 26). Apple closed today at $273.67, a gain of just $13.57; a relatively paltry 5.22% over the past 12 months. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post The Tim Cook era at Apple looks to be winding down appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Friday, December 19, 2025
The Tim Cook era at Apple looks to be winding down
Apple TV drops ‘Pluribus’ season finale early: Stream the epic conclusion on Christmas Eve!
Fans of “Pluribus” get a holiday treat: no agonizing seven-day wait for the season one finale. Apple TV typically rolls out fresh episodes midweek or at week’s end, varying by show. “Pluribus” lands in the Friday slot, but the platform has a habit of surprising viewers with early drops — and this marks the second one this season. Back in November, episode five popped up two days ahead of schedule to align with Thanksgiving and Black Friday festivities. Now, with Christmas approaching, the finale originally slated for December 26th is moving up to December 24th. That shift has a welcome side effect: you’ll be able to stream it as early as Tuesday evening. Apple TV makes new episodes available at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on the eve of their official date. (“Palm Royale” is the only other original dropping new content next week, and it sticks to its usual Wednesday rhythm.) The updated date is already reflected in the Apple TV app. Clocking in at 57 minutes, episode nine claims the bronze medal for runtime in the season—trailing the 59-minute premiere and the hour-plus episode two. This installment wraps up Pluribus’s debut season. Fortunately, renewal anxiety isn’t an issue: Apple greenlit two “Pluribus” seasons upfront in 2022, and the show’s record-breaking viewership as the streamer’s biggest hit to date only seals the deal for more to come. “Pluribus” certainly deserves to be the most-watched show in Apple TV history (as do “Severance” and “Silo,” both of which we also highly recommend). MacDailyNews Note: Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a ltv.apple.com,imited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.  Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple TV drops ‘Pluribus’ season finale early: Stream the epic conclusion on Christmas Eve! appeared first on MacDailyNews. Invite your friends and earn rewardsIf you enjoy MacDailyNews, share it with your friends and earn rewards when they subscribe.
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Holiday Deal Alert: $100 off Apple Watch Series 11; hits all-time low of $299
As of December 19th, select colors of the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) are back down to their record-low price of $299 at Amazon — a full 25% off the regular $399, saving you $100. Apple Watch Series 11 offers standout features like hypertension notifications, improved battery life, sleep score tracking, and Workout Buddy powered by Apple Intelligence. If you’ve been holding out for the perfect holiday gift (for yourself or someone else), this Amazon deal is a timely festive bonus. The $100 discount applies to a limited selection of colorways, including the silver aluminum case with purple fog sport band and the rose gold aluminum case with light blush sport band. Whichever you pick, Amazon promises delivery in time for Christmas — ideal for last-minute shoppers! This is an excellent opportunity to snag the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) at its best price yet before the holidays wrap up. MacDailyNews Take: Get ’em while they last here. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Holiday Deal Alert: $100 off Apple Watch Series 11; hits all-time low of $299 appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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