Tim Cook became emotional at WWDC 2026: Remembered his 28-year journey with Apple, said- ‘The best days are yet to come’

There was an emotional atmosphere at Apple’s annual developer conference WWDC 2026 when the company’s CEO Tim Cook addressed the last keynote of his tenure. Tim Cook, who has been associated with Apple for almost 28 years and led the company for about 15 years, while sharing his memories of his journey, said that he is very optimistic about the future of Apple and he believes that the company’s best days are yet to come.

In his address, Tim Cook said that one of the most memorable experiences for him as CEO has been introducing new technologies and tools to developers and users. He said that when people create new things using these technologies, it makes Apple’s mission more meaningful.

He said that imagination has no limits and this thinking continuously works to move Apple forward. Referring to the new technologies and future plans introduced at WWDC 2026, he expressed confidence that the company will touch new heights of innovation in the coming years as well.

Tim Cook also recalled Apple’s achievements during his tenure. He told that when he joined Apple in 1998, the company was going through a different phase. After becoming CEO in 2011, he worked to give a new direction to Apple and included the company among the most valuable tech companies in the world.

Under his leadership, Apple achieved many important achievements. Services like Apple Music, iCloud expanded, the company developed its custom silicon platform through M-Series chips and strengthened its ecosystem through several new products including the Apple Watch. Along with this, the company also took important steps in the field of Artificial Intelligence and new digital services.

During his address, Tim Cook said that working with such a talented team has been the greatest honor of his life. He thanked Apple employees, developers and customers, saying that everyone has played an important role in the company’s success.

Apple has already announced that the company’s hardware head John Ternes will take over as CEO from September 1, 2026. Tim Cook expressed confidence in this change and said that Apple is moving towards the future with strong leadership and clear vision.

This final address from Tim Cook at WWDC 2026 was not only a reflection of his long and successful career, but also a positive message for the future of Apple. His words made it clear that Apple’s innovation journey in the tech world is still ongoing and the company is set to achieve new achievements in the years to come.