Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., the company behind revolutionary gadgets such as the iPod and the iPad, passed away peacefully at his home in California on October 5, 2011, at the age of 56.
Known as a model business executive and an icon in the field of technology, Steve Jobs (a college dropout) played a major role in transforming Apple Inc. to what it has become today, from it's humble beginnings in a garage in 1976 to the innovative, multi-billion dollar corporation that it is in the present. Apple's products have forever changed the way people of today lead their lives, allowing the people to listen to music, watch movies, organize their daily schedules, etc. with a device that could easily fit in one's pocket or that could be easily carried.
His death is certainly a huge loss not only for the company but also for the entire world. Right now, questions are arising on whether Apple Inc. will be able to maintain its momentum and continue to be a leader in the industry, or whether they will eventually lose to their competitors who want to take advantage of Steve Jobs' death. Their competitors such as Samsung are also coming up with gadgets that are similar to that of Apple's, and are also gaining popularity. Without a leader such as Steve Jobs to guide them, there is much uncertainty in Apple Inc.'s future. We can only hope that Apple's new leader can carry on the legacy that Steve Jobs left behind, and is hopefully able to keep things that way.
Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. You will be missed.
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