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Let's Calm Down About Steve Jobs

He was a terrific tech guy, but this public grief is out of whack: Hamilton Nolan

(Newser) - The tributes to Steve Jobs have taken on a "quasi-religious tone," writes Hamilton Nolan, who suggests it's time to dial things back a notch or two. Jobs' death is "certainly a devastating loss" to his family, his friends, and his company, writes Nolan at Gawker . As... More »

Steve Jobs: A Legacy Like No Other

His heirs may struggle as technology moves forward

(Newser) - Steve Jobs wasn't the Thomas Edison or Henry Ford of his time, but some future American business visionary may be known as the Steve Jobs of his time, writes Michael Hiltzik. Jobs—a "master of bare-knuckled business strategies from the old school"—wasn't known as an... More »

Jobs' Cancer Ran Predictable Course: Doctors

Those with neuroendocrine tumors typically die within 6 to 8 years, say experts

(Newser) - The rare form of pancreatic cancer that killed Steve Jobs ran a predictable course, experts tell the Wall Street Journal . While 80% of the 40,000 Americans who get pancreatic cancer annually die within a year of their diagnosis, Jobs had a neuroendocrine pancreatic tumor, a type that accounts for... More »

Steve Jobs a Man of 'Stunning Breadth'

Walt Mossberg recalls Sunday night calls with Apple CEO

(Newser) - Steve Jobs "was a historical figure on the scale of a Thomas Edison or Henry Ford," writes tech guru Walter Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal ; but, more than that, he was also a man of "stunning breadth" who loved to talk about his "sweeping ideas... More »

Fans Worldwide Mourn Steve Jobs

From Beijing to New York, fans gather, leave flowers

(Newser) - Mac fans everywhere gathered online and at Apple stores offline last night, mourning the loss of Steve Jobs, reports the LA Times . There were flowers, memorabilia, and even a bagpipe player at the company headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., where the company flags flew at half-staff. At an Apple store in... More »

Obama on Steve Jobs: 'World Has Lost a Visionary'

Politicians mourn Apple founder

(Newser) - The death of Steve Jobs has brought tribute from politicians from across America, many of whom compare Jobs to the greatest geniuses in American history, Politico reports.
  • President Obama: "The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact
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Mark Zuckerberg: 'Steve, Thank You'

Facebook CEO calls Steve Jobs a 'mentor and a friend'

(Newser) - A fellow titan of the tech world salutes the late Steve Jobs : "Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend," writes Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook . "Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you." (Click for Bill Gates'... More »

'I Will Miss Steve Immensely'

Bill Gates pays tribute to his one-time rival Steve Jobs

(Newser) - Bill Gates pays homage to Steve Jobs in a statement rounded up by AllThingsD . "Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives," writes the former Microsoft CEO. "The world rarely... More »

Steve Jobs Dead at 56

Apple co-founder dies of pancreatic cancer

(Newser) - Steve Jobs is dead at 56 from pancreatic cancer. "Apple has lost a creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," says the company, which is collecting remembrances here . A sense of how the early coverage is going:
  • Wall Street Journal : "Steven P.
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Steve Jobs: He's a Great Neighbor, Too

Palo Alto resident pays tribute to the regular-guy Jobs

(Newser) - A Palo Alto woman provides a rare glimpse at the private side of her world-famous neighbor, a guy by the name of Steve Jobs. But Lisen Stromberg isn't dishing up dirt. Instead, she offers a sweet tribute to Jobs as a regular dad in the neighborhood, attending backyard pool... More »

Steve Jobs' Birth Father Wishes Son Would Call

But he won't call Jobs himself because of 'Syrian pride'

(Newser) - Abdulfattah John Jandali is exceedingly proud of his biological son, and he’d love to meet him—but he refuses to make the first move. “This might sound strange, though, but I am not prepared, even if either of us was on our deathbeds, to pick up the phone... More »

It's Official: Zuck 'Likes' Steve Jobs

Facebook proves it

(Newser) - Now that Steve Jobs isn’t running a rival company, Mark Zuckerberg is totally into him. He showed his love for the former Apple CEO by “liking” him on Facebook, the Daily Intel reports. How much does he like Jobs? About as much as he likes In-N-Out Burger, according... More »

Tim Cook: Apple Won't Change

A look at tech giant's quiet new CEO

(Newser) - Tim Cook wasted no time today reassuring Apple workers that they were in good hands. In a letter to employees acquired by Ars Technica , Cook noted that the departing Steve Jobs had been his “leader and mentor” for 13 years, and would still be involved. “I want you... More »

So How Much Will Change at Apple?

Careful planning should mean smooth transition, at least for now

(Newser) - Steve Jobs revolutionized Apple in his second go-round with the company, taking the stock from a split-adjusted $6.05 per share in 1996 to $376 today . But with Jobs resigning as CEO , everyone is wondering what the future holds for Apple. Some reactions:
  • What will change? Not much, write Nathan
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Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

Former COO Tim Cook will replace him

(Newser) - Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO of Apple, effective immediately, the company announced today, noting that he has been elected chairman. He will be replaced by former chief operating officer Tim Cook, the AP reports. The Wall Street Journal has his full letter to the board, which begins, "I... More »

Apple Nails Spot as World's Most Valuable Firm

Overtaking Exxon caps amazing turnaround

(Newser) - Steve Jobs, who says Apple was 90 days from bankruptcy when he returned to the company in 1996, wakes up today as chief of the world's most valuable company. Apple, which briefly overtook Exxon in trading Tuesday , was ahead of the oil giant at the close of trading for... More »

Apple Directors Discuss CEO Succession: Report

With Steve Jobs' ailing health, company looking at options: Journal

(Newser) - As much as Apple fans might believe otherwise, Steve Jobs might not be able to run the company forever. With the company CEO on another medical leave , some board members have held discussions with recruiters and the head of another big tech company to talk about succession, says the Wall ... More »

Apple's Profits Surge on iPhone, iPad Sales

Company again beats expectations

(AP) - Apple's results trumped expectations for yet another quarter, the results lifted by the sale of 20.3 million iPhones—millions more than analysts expected; iPad sales came in at 9.25 million units, also above expectations. In other product categories, trends were less impressive. Sales of Mac computers were... More »

The Secrets of the Apple Store

Employee interactions are intensely controlled at retail giant

(Newser) - At a time when retail is suffering, one store continues to thrive: the Apple Store. To wit: The number of people who visited the 326 stores in one quarter outweighed the number of visitors to the four main Disney theme parks last year. Apple’s retail sales per square foot—... More »

Apple Stole My Idea: Student

Apple rep told me engineers were 'impressed' with idea: Greg Hughes

(Newser) - A British university student is accusing Apple of stealing a syncing app that he presented to the official Apple app store more than a year ago. Earlier this week, Apple unveiled new features for its upcoming iOS 5, including a function to wirelessly sync iPhones and iTunes that has the... More »

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