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Apple CEO John Ternus Calls Memory Shortage 'a Crisis,' Says 'All Options Should Be on the Table'

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Summary

In his first in-depth interview since taking over on Sept 1, new Apple CEO John Ternus told Time the AI-driven DRAM shortage squeezing iPhone and Mac margins is 'a crisis' and 'all options should be on the table,' telegraphing a broader supplier reshuffle. Ternus added that chairman Tim Cook 'has great relationships' and will stay involved on policy and geopolitics but is not 'a meddler.'