Tim Cooked and Now it's John's Ternus!
- Apr 24, 2026
- 1:27:54
- Full Episode
This week, Marques and David are steering the ship while Andrew is out. So much happened including Tim Cook stepping down as CEO of Apple, Pixel laptop rumors, and Steph Curry kind of leaking the new Fitbit wearable. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. It's a fun one!
Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Did they even test this 00:03:45 - Tim Cook retires 00:27:53 - time for YouTube shorts on phone 00:30:06 - Nothing Removes Warp 00:36:04 - Framer (sponsored) 00:36:59 - Pixel Glow and Pixel Laptop? 00:48:58 - Motorola suing creators in India 00:52:09 - Steph Curry and the new Fitbit tracker 01:02:31 - Marques crashes out about OPPO 01:12:00 - Hostinger (Sponsored) 01:13:01 - Shopify (Sponsored) 01:14:17 - GoPro pricing 01:16:23 - iPhone Pro colors rumors 01:19:30 - Huawei Pura x Max 01:21:36 - Trivia
Links: Verge - YouTube turning off Shorts: https://www.theverge.com/streaming/912898/youtube-shorts-feed-limit-zero-minutes Android Authority - Nothing statement about Warp: https://www.androidauthority.com/nothing-warp-removed-3658030/ Apple Newsroom Tim Cook steps down: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/ Verge - Huawei Pura X Max: https://www.theverge.com/tech/914807/huawei-pura-x-max-launch-price-specs-availability 9to5Mac - New iPhone colors rumor: https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/17/these-are-the-four-new-iphone-18-pro-colors-per-rumor/ 9to5Mac - Pixel laptop and Pixel glow: https://9to5google.com/2026/04/16/pixel-glow-laptop/ 9to5Google - Nothing deleted AirDrop competitor: http://9to5google.com/2026/04/15/nothing-deleted-its-airdrop-esque-warp-app-just-hours-after-launching-it/ TechCrunch - Motorola sues creators: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/motorola-sues-social-platforms-and-creators-over-posts-raising-speech-concerns-in-india/
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Brief Summary
Andrew is absent for the birth of his child; Tim Cook announces retirement as Apple CEO.
Key points
- Tim Cook's Transition. Tim Cook announces he will step down as CEO in September, moving to chairman.
- Apple's Product Strategy. Discussion on Apple's cautious approach to product development and future innovations.
- AirPods Max 2 Review. Are the new AirPods Max just a rehash of the old model?
- Tim Cook's Leadership Transition. What will change with John Turnis as CEO?
- Tim Cook's Favorite Soda. A surprising fact about Tim Cook's favorite soda that isn't available in Apple vending machines.
- Pixel Glow Lights. New Pixel devices may feature customizable RGB lights for notifications when face down.
Episode highlights
- Tim Cook's TransitionTim Cook announces he will step down as CEO in September, moving to chairman.“Tim Cook is stepping down in September.”3:54Apr 24, 2026
- Apple's Product StrategyDiscussion on Apple's cautious approach to product development and future innovations.“Apple doesn't really make that many things.”7:45Apr 24, 2026
- AirPods Max 2 ReviewAre the new AirPods Max just a rehash of the old model?“Yeah, they're the same.”16:35Apr 24, 2026
- Tim Cook's Leadership TransitionWhat will change with John Turnis as CEO?“Maybe Dubdub is the last Tim Cook and the first John Turnis.”27:13Apr 24, 2026
- Tim Cook's Favorite SodaA surprising fact about Tim Cook's favorite soda that isn't available in Apple vending machines.“What is Tim Cook's favorite soda?”34:58Apr 24, 2026
- Pixel Glow LightsNew Pixel devices may feature customizable RGB lights for notifications when face down.“Pixel glow lights will alert you of important notifications when your device is face down.”39:00Apr 24, 2026
- The Chromebook Pixel's GlowThe Chromebook Pixel had a glowing feature that sparked nostalgia and curiosity.“That’s crazy.”44:22Apr 24, 2026
- Steph Curry's Secret FitbitSteph Curry has been spotted wearing an unannounced Fitbit device, hinting at a new product.“It’s the best possible endorsement of the product.”58:21Apr 24, 2026
