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"That's All Folks!" Steve Jobs Steps Down, Tim Cook becomes new Apple CEO

Alex Cequea 8.25.11

Steve Jobs stepped down as Apple's CEO today, and "strongly recommended" to the Apple Board of Directors that Tim become the new CEO. 

"“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know,” starts his letter. "Unfortunately, that day has come.”

You can read his letter here

He will become Chairman of the Board of Directors, and says he looks forward to watching and contributing to Apple's success in a new role. 

His departure marks the end of an era, as he's widely considered one of the most innovative and forward-thinking influences of our times. 

More to come soon. 

 

 

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Alex Cequea is the Editor in Chief of iPhone Life magazine, and a managing partner at Mango Life Media (publisher of iPhone Life magazine). He holds an MBA in Sustainable Business, and he writes and speaks about mobile technology, business, and sustainability. He enjoys tennis, fascinating stories, public speaking, and climbing mango trees. He's presented to audiences large and small, and in 2011 he placed in the top 200 speakers worldwide (out of 25,000) in Toastmasters International Inspirational Speech Contest. He also maintains a blog about public speaking and communication skills. He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife.

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SPJ

Submitted by P L Stephenson on 8/26/11 9:15pm

Eulogies are Premature;

As Chairman, he will be hands on because that is who he is and will be for year"s" to come. Innovator Life Changer World Changer etc etc etc.

MR. JOBS; Grateful thanks and Blessings! 

Can we have Flash now?

Submitted by Veej on 8/31/11 10:51am

Will the iron grip be loosened on the Flash ban?

I mostly understand the reasons for the ban, but give me a "warning" when I download it like on "over 17" apps and allow me to choose.  If I want to sacrifice battery life, then so be it.

 

Steve Jobs steps down from Apple CEO

Submitted by Mr Ryan from Cambridge on 8/31/11 11:30pm

The man has stepped down as CEO because he has cancer, and your greatest concern is you can't run Flash video on your mobile?

Say what?

Steve Jobs steps down as CEO

Submitted by Mr Ryan from Cambridge on 8/31/11 11:43pm

It's been truly heartbreaking to see Steve Jobs appearing thinner, weaker and more obviously ill each time he's appeared on stage with the signature blue jeans and black turtleneck.

He's clearly been the driving force behind a huge shift in personal electronics, entertainment and computing - with the iPod, iPhone, iBook and iPad.

I for one think his loss at Apple will be sorely lost - and a personal tragedy for the man, his family, friends, colleagues and the huge league of Apple fans around the world.

Well done Mr Jobs.

U Did Great!!

Submitted by Vikram on 9/1/11 3:07am

Farewell Mr. Jobs, You did a great job.........

Godbless and Godspeed to you....