According to foreign media news, apple CEO Steve jobs on Wednesday to the board of directors of the company submitted the application for resignation, and the board of directors at apple today formally announced the resignation of Steve jobs news, and the appointed chief operating officer Tim cook for a new chief executive.

It is reported, Steve jobs in his resignation letter said can no longer perform as apple CEO's duties and meet the expectations of the public, and if so he said to be the chairman, director, even is the common clerk for apple to continue to contribute their strength. And the board of directors of the apple also satisfied he's requirement, Steve jobs will be apple board chairman, Tim cook will also joined the board of directors.