Apple App Store chief Phil Schiller steps down amid CEO transition

Apple's top App Store executive Phil Schiller transitioned to a new role on 2026-08-31 as Tim Cook stepped down as CEO. Company staff view the move as a potential precursor to Schiller's eventual retirement.

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The longtime executive won't be leaving Apple just yet but staff at the company say it's a step closer to Schiller retiring. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/appl es-top-app-store-exec-phil-schiller

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The longtime executive won't be leaving Apple just yet but staff at the company say it's a step closer to Schiller retiring. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/08/31/appl es-top-app-store-exec-phil-schiller-follows-wave-of-exits-as-ceo-tim-cook-steps-down/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon