The departure of Apple's Chief Operating Officer Jeff Williams later in 2025 will set the stage for more consolidation under other veteran executives. Here's what projects are expected to land on other desks.

Mr. Williams was long considered a leading candidate to replace Tim Cook as the company’s next chief executive.

Apple's longtime COO Jeff Williams, once seen as Tim Cook's potential successor, will retire this year, with veteran executive Sabih Khan named as his replacement.