Steve Jobs is Dead

Steve Jobs, the genius behind Apple who recently just resigned as CEO due to health reasons, is dead (February 24, 1955 - October 5, 2011). Incidentally, his company just released the new iPhone 4S, the successor to the very popular iPhone 4 of the iPhone series.

Steve founded Apple in 1976, which is now one of the largest electronics and IT company.

Steve Jobs resigns from Apple, Inc.

Steve Jobs, the iconic man behind the global consumer brand Apple Company, resigns as CEO.

Steve recently had applied for a leave to focus on his health, and now he's leaving his post as CEO, giving the position to Tim Cook, Apple's COO and Steve's co-founder. Steve will still be chairman, and will continue to guide the company giving his "unique insights, creativity and inspiration.

In a letter addressed to Apple's board and the "Apple community," Jobs said he "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. Unfortunately, that day has come."