Tim Cook’s announcement Monday that he’s stepping down as Apple’s CEO in September heralds the end of an era for the Cupertino tech giant — one that saw a dramatic increase in the number of products and services it offers.
In the 15 years since he replaced Steve Jobs in 2011, and after a period of uncertainty, Cook ushered Apple into its most profitable era. He oversaw a period of prosperity during which the company’s market value soared to more than $3.6 trillion. And like Jobs, he left his mark not only on the company but on the consumer tech industry.
While Jobs got that ball rolling with the introduction of the original Macintosh in 1984 and the iPhone in 2007, Cook expanded the Apple experience — and the company’s fortunes. Under his guidance, Apple built upon the iPhone’s success by introducing subscription services and more mobile devices.
Here’s a list — in no particular order
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