Tripp Mickle

Reporter, The New York Times & author of After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul

Tripp Mickle is a prominent technology reporter for The New York Times, specializing in coverage of Apple and Silicon Valley. Based in San Francisco, he has a deep focus on Apple's product launches and corporate strategies, including its recent ventures into artificial intelligence and ongoing antitrust issues. His work at The Times began in 2022, following an extensive career at The Wall Street Journal, where he reported on Apple and Google for eight years, documenting significant events such as Jony Ive's departure and Tim Cook's relationship with political figures like Donald Trump.1 2 3

Background and Education

Mickle graduated from Wake Forest University and later earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. His journalism career includes covering the Olympics and various sectors such as alcohol and tobacco before focusing on technology.2 5

Authorial Work

In addition to his reporting, Mickle is the author of the book "After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul," which explores the internal dynamics at Apple following Steve Jobs' death. The book details the power struggle between Tim Cook and Jony Ive, providing insights into how Apple maintained its dominance in the tech industry.2 4 5

Personal Life

Mickle resides in San Francisco with his wife and their German shorthaired pointer. He is active on social media, where he shares insights related to his reporting and interests.4 6