Four Top Contenders to Succeed Tim Cook at Apple

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, is 65 years old, and people are talking about who might replace him.

Apple doesn't have a mandatory retirement age, but analysts and investors are curious.

There are four main contenders inside Apple: John Ternus, who oversees hardware; Craig Federighi, who leads software; Eddy Cue, who manages services; and Greg 'Joz' Joswiak, who handles marketing.

Each has been with Apple for a long time and has played important roles in the company's success.

Ternus is seen as a front-runner because Apple is a hardware company.

Federighi is known for his decisive management style and has taken on more responsibility for AI efforts.

Cue is a dealmaker and has been with Apple since the late 1980s.

Joswiak has been addressing Apple's recent struggles with AI.

All four are experienced and have made significant contributions to Apple.