# Tim Cook on his Apple legacy: 'I hope people say I was a good and decent man' - 9to5Mac

> Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1. In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/14/tim-cook-on-his-apple-legacy-i-hope-people-say-i-was-a-good-and-decent-man/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f85681468774554c87737)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #ipad #apple #airpods
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