His replacement is current COO Tim Cook and Jobs will take a role as chairman's of the company's board. He has been on medical leave of absence since January and announced last night that he can "no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO".
Jobs is notoriously hands-on with all aspects of the business and, for instance, was heavily involved in the firm's deal with The Beatles and shaped the way the band's product was presented on iTunes ...
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