New Apple CEO John Ternus positions iPhone as the premier AI device

John Ternus, in his new role as CEO of Apple, stated that the iPhone remains the best AI device, emphasizing Apple's commitment to data privacy over competitors. Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook as CEO while Cook transitions to Executive Chairman, outlined the vision of the iPhone as an 'intelligent personal hub.' He noted that Apple does not intend to create new hardware for AI, but rather leverage the iPhone's existing capabilities—such as on-device processing and privacy-focused architecture—to serve as the core interface for AI interaction.