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| Apple's former CEO Steve Jobs (left) and new CEO Tim Cook (right). |
Some shocking news for anyone just signing in to the web. Steve Jobs, the most seen person on the Internet who was the CEO of Apple Inc. has just resigned from his position. According to Reuters, he has submitted his resignation letter to the Board of Directors.
Apple's Board of Directors announced the official step down of Steve Jobs as CEO named Tim Cook as the new CEO. Steve Jobs has been elected as Chairman of the Board. This shocking change in positions is effective immediately, which means Steve Jobs, an idol to many, is no longer the CEO of Apple.
Steve Jobs wrote in his retirement letter, "I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you."
Because Steve Jobs will be serving Apple with his unique ideas, insights and creativity as being the the Chairman of Board, Apple seemingly does not have any huge impact on this event. However, millions of people on twitter have expressed that what they care most is Steve; not necessarily Apple.
In the meantime, Reuters also reported a 7% fall in Apple's stock immediately after the news of Steve Jobs' resignation spread.
Why Steve Jobs suddenly left his position, this couldn't be clear immediately. But the most important question after Steve's serving time on Apple is will his successor, Tim Cook, be as creative as Steve Jobs was? That's something we have to keep an eye on. Maybe we'll practically know about that on the next iPhone release event.