The Apple Watch was the first major new product introduced after Steve Jobs’ passing. While the phrase ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ dates back to 19th-century proverb writers, Tim Cook redefined its meaning with the launch of the first Apple Watch in 2015.
As Cook prepares to transition leadership to John Ternus in September 2024, industry observers suggest his greatest legacy may not be the iPhone, Mac, AirPods, or even the Vision Pro. Instead, it could be the Apple Watch’s role in shaping modern health technology.
In 2019, Cook emphasized this vision during an interview with Mad Money host Jim Cramer. He stated,
‘If you zoom out into the future, and you look back, and you ask the question, “What was Apple’s greatest contribution …
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