Apple CEO John Ternus has effectively taken on the role of the company’s design chief, according to sources. He is reportedly working hands-on in the design studio several times a week, a significant increase in engagement compared with his predecessor. [4, 11, 12]
The move makes Ternus Apple’s overall design leader, a role that has been vacant since Jony Ive left in 2019. [4, 12]
The reports also shed light on an upcoming redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED touch screen. [2, 6] Apple has re-engineered the device’s interior components, and the new model is expected to be “significantly lighter” than current versions. [14]
The touch-screen MacBook Pro could launch as early as October or November 2026. [2, 9]