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January 23, 2026, 4:58 AM EST. Bloomberg reports that John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, will broaden his remit to include hardware design within his unit, a move seen as testing his fit to become Apple's next CEO. The expansion reportedly began late last year and would place him in charge of both hardware and software within a single leadership umbrella. The plan comes after a New York Times profile that described Ternus as pragmatic and highlighted ideas such as a laser feature for high-end iPhones. Bloomberg notes the shift is not a guarantee of succession; past insiders like Jony Ive and Jeff Williams show the path isn't linear. Apple did not comment. It's unclear if the company intends a Cook-like transition, but Ternus is getting first crack at it.