The list of potential contenders to succeed Tim Cook as the next CEO of Apple includes at least four top executives at the tech giant – though the exact timing of his exit remains unclear.

John Ternus, the 50-year-old head of Apple’s hardware division, is considered the frontrunner, according to The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. He is responsible for overseeing the flagship iPhone – which still rakes in the bulk of Apple’s revenue – as well as other devices like Mac computers and AirPods.

Another top contender is longtime Apple software chief Craig Federighi, who takes center stage each year at the tech giant’s high-profile Worldwide Developers Conference. Federighi, 56, recently become more involved in Apple’s efforts to integrate artificial intelligence after some embarrassi

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