E-Commerce News: With Steve Jobs Gone, What Happens Next?

Despite prior knowledge of his battle with pancreatic cancer, the whole world was still shocked at the news that Steve Jobs, former Apple CEO and perhaps the most well-known man in Silicon Valley, has died at the age of 56. His amazing life story and larger-than-life persona has helped give the man an enigmatic and charismatic appeal and a cult following so strong that he practically carried the Apple brand on his shoulders. Now that Steve Jobs, the visionary and creative genius behind revolutionary products such as the iPod and the iPhone, has officially left the building, what's next for the tech world and the e-commerce world in general?

In an article for MacNewsWorld, Erika Morphy shares thoughts gathered from industry players on what could be the future of a tech world that heavily looked up to Steve Jobs. Rob Walch, who hosts Today in iOS, was quoted in the article saying that Steve Jobs will be among the names that historians will list as key figures in world development. He further noted that, as an inventor, Jobs focused on the end user--creating products that spanned generations with its usability and ingenuity.

The report also cites how Jobs' inventions revolutionized the way we listen to music and even the way we communicate. Under his helm, Apple's products became the benchmark of technological advancement. With his passing, the tech world seems to have lost its fire. As the article points out, while there are many equally or even more talented inventors and leaders in the industry, there are many doubts that no one has the same vision as the late Steve Jobs.

Even before his death, Jobs had already stepped down as Apple CEO and handed the reins to former Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook. A Jobs-less Apple has announced that "it will continue its path of innovation and change without him." In a memo to employees, Cook wrote, "No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve's death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much."

According to the Apple website, thoughts, memories and messages of condolences may be sent to rememberingsteve@apple.com.


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