John Ternus, the new CEO of Apple, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the company's design team, which has been without a clear leader since Jony Ive's departure.[8171316] Despite Tim Cook's efforts to fill the design gap, Apple's products have lacked a unified aesthetic since Ive's exit.[8171634][8171634] Ternus, a former design head at Intel, has already made waves with his plans to revamp Apple's industrial design team.[8171316] This move comes as Apple is set to unveil its latest product lineup, which is expected to feature a new design language.[8171316] The Neanderthal debate, which has been gaining traction in recent months, may be more complex than previously thought.[8171634]