Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. In letter, describes 15 years of emails

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an announcement of new products at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept. 9. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP

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Tim Cook is stepping down from his role as CEO of Apple.

In a letter posted publicly on Monday, Cook said Apple will have a new leader starting in September.

“I will be transitioning into a new role, leaving the CEO job behind in September and becoming Apple’s executive chairman,” Cook, 65, said.

Cook added the company’s new CEO will be John Ternus,

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