MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 CindyBoren Cindy Boren RT @WTOP: BREAKING: Apple says Steve Jobs resigning as CEO, effective immediately @nytimes: Steve Jobs Is Stepping Down as Chief Executive of Apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Weird. We were talking about him in class today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbee99 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/ In a shocking development out of Cupertino, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has stepped down, the board naming Tim Cook as his replacement. The company said "Steve's extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world's most innovative and valuable technology company," and Steve himself had this to say: 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 Developing... Hope apple finally dies now.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hope apple finally dies now.............. Well that seems unnecessary. ---------------------- Hope Jobs' health isn't as bad as I'm assuming it is. Get well Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hope apple finally dies now.............. Why would you say that? Apple has been one of the top American innovators of new technology around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Sell sell sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I predict the stock will drop 80% tomorrow. If not, it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Why would you say that? Apple has been one of the top American innovators of new technology around the world. Yeah while not a huge Apple fan myself, some of their products have lead to bigger and better things. I will give them credit for the iPod and the iPhone, 2 great products. Although the iPhone has been passed by Android, it still helped lead the current smartphone revolution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/steve-jobs-resigns-as-ceo-of-apple/Hope apple finally dies now.............. You hate innovation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not so much innovation as consumer-friendly genius. They market to the masses better than anyone outside of McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not so much innovation as consumer-friendly genius. They market to the masses better than anyone outside of McDonalds. There is some innovation there. Like I said, the iPod and iPhone helped revolutionize their industries. But you are right, they have some great marketing geniuses as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Although the iPhone has been passed by Android, it still helped lead the current smartphone revolution. Do you mean in terms of sales or just quality of product? Because a buddy of mine was in town this past weekend with his new Android and I honestly thought it was clunky in use compared to the iphone. I'm not educated enough in the specs of each to say for sure which one has the better overall features, but compared to the iphone 4, the Android just felt very behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aREDSKIN Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 it's gotta be near the end for Mr. Jobs. Too bad. Whatever you might think of Apple Mr. Jobs certainly qualifies as a true old school pioneer & visionary. Sad but expected news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Do you mean in terms of sales or just quality of product? Because a buddy of mine was in town this past weekend with his new Android and I honestly thought it was clunky in use compared to the iphone. I'm not educated enough in the specs of each to say for sure which one has the better overall features, but compared to the iphone 4, the Android just felt very behind. Depends on what phone he has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Do you mean in terms of sales or just quality of product? Because a buddy of mine was in town this past weekend with his new Android and I honestly thought it was clunky in use compared to the iphone. I'm not educated enough in the specs of each to say for sure which one has the better overall features, but compared to the iphone 4, the Android just felt very behind. The specs of an Android phone are way better than an iPhone. My Android phone has more memory than an iPhone, a bigger screen, a better camera, and 4G. That's just trying to keep it simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The specs of an Android phone are way better than an iPhone. My Android phone has more memory than an iPhone, a bigger screen, a better camera, and 4G. That's just trying to keep it simple. Is the new iphone going to be 4G compatible? Also, is 4G even available in most places? Sorry I suck at this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is the new iphone going to be 4G compatible? Also, is 4G even available in most places? Sorry I suck at this topic. Not a problem. I haven't heard if the new iPhone will have 4G or not. Some reports say yes some say no. 4G is available in a bunch of areas with Verizon. Most of MD, DC, and VA are in a 4G area. Here's a map of Verizon's 4G: http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/#/coverage Also, here's my phones specs vs an iPhone: http://www.wirefly.com/learn/resources/cell-phone-comparison/htc-thunderbolt-vs-apple-iphone-4-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It will be. It has to be. If the iPhone 5 is not 4G I'm going to laugh at all the clowns who buy it living in the past. Might as well go back to AOL dial-up also. Either way the Droid Bionic and Galaxy SII and eventually Google Nexus Prime will blow it away anyway but the brainwashed Apple folk will be happy with their inferior product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The specs of an Android phone are way better than an iPhone. My Android phone has more memory than an iPhone, a bigger screen, a better camera, and 4G. That's just trying to keep it simple. Take a look at smartphones before the iPhone and tablets before the iPad. Apple is innovative. Android would not be what it is today without Apple. -Posted from my Nexus S 4G :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Take a look at smartphones before the iPhone and tablets before the iPad.Apple is innovative. Android would not be what it is today without Apple. -Posted from my Nexus S 4G :pfft: I gave them credit for the iPhone. But now its been passed by Android. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Not a problem. I haven't heard if the new iPhone will have 4G or not. Some reports say yes some say no. 4G is available in a bunch of areas with Verizon. Most of MD, DC, and VA are in a 4G area. Here's a map of Verizon's 4G: http://network4g.verizonwireless.com/#/coverage Also, here's my phones specs vs an iPhone: http://www.wirefly.com/learn/resources/cell-phone-comparison/htc-thunderbolt-vs-apple-iphone-4-2/ Cool thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hope apple finally dies now.............. You fail at life. It's blatantly obvious what Jobs' resignation means and that's all you can think about? Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stadium-Armory Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I wonder if his cancer is back. Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I predict the stock will drop 80% tomorrow. If not, it should. 5% drop in apple shares..... http://www.marke****ch.com/story/steve-jobs-quits-as-head-of-apple-2011-08-24?siteid=bnbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiCkSoULjA Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I think it's so funny how Andriod users hate apple so much while apple users could careless about an andriod. Kind of reminds me of dc people (apple) and people from Baltimore (andriod) how Baltimore absolutly hates Washington while Washington just laughs at them. It's like you guys hate that we are happy with apple products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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