Many have noticed that Steve Jobs looked less than stellar at Tuesday’s press conference, and that he delegated many of the announcements to other Apple gurus. It looks like SuperSteve is phasing himself out of the limelight, which could be important for Apple’s stability (and that of it stock price) when the inevitable happens and the company has to continue without the Oracle of Jobs.
We all know what happened when Steve left the first time, but that was abrupt and less than prudent. Now, with a long-term gameplan in place, Apple stands a good chance of continuing Jobs legacy of inspiration and perfectionism (because we all know his talent lies there, and not in engineering or development). I’m pleasantly surprised that Jobs himself seems to have recognized the importance of a smooth and gradual transition.
Here’s to a much-deserved and bittersweet retirement.
