digitalista

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

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. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple”s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

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.

Steve

Le sad. Do you think he bequeathed his wardrobe of 4,000 black turtlenecks to Tim Cook?

parislemon:

This sounds about right to me. 9to5 Mac has the story today, but TiPb called it last week.

For those keeping score at home, this means a September unveiling event and an October launch. Contrary to some nonsense you may have heard.

parislemon:

If Nintendo were to do this, their hardware business would effectively be done. 

BUT, the software sales would be beyond massive. How many copies of Mario and Zelda would Nintendo sell on the iPhone? What about the iPad? What about Apple TV?

Nintendo is in the unique position where they could certainly have leverage to strike a special deal with Apple here. The end result could be game-changing. 

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Love this idea.