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Tim Cook isn’t retiring in 2026, Pixel gets an iPhone feature, & accessibility talk on the AppleInsider Podcast

It’s been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook’s retirement, Apple’s accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.

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Apple’s iPhone is under constant fire from its many competitors

Reports of Tim Cook’s 2026 retirement may have been exaggerated. It seems Apple won’t be transitioning to a new CEO anytime soon, and even when they do, Cook will likely stay on as Chairman of the board.

Mike explains exactly why Hikawa’s iPhone grip accessory is a useful accessibility-focused product and not some overpriced hunk of rubber. Proper research and development cost money, and that’s why products catering to a variety of conditions can prove extra challenging and expensive.

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