Apple Confirms: Steve Jobs Back at Work

MacRumors · Jun 29, 2009, 01:14 PM

Bloomberg has received confirmation from Apple that Steve Jobs has returned to work at Apple following his liver transplant, currently working part-time at the company's headquarters in Cupertino and part-time from home. Jobs reportedly returned to work last Monday, but today's report is the first confirmation directly from Apple.

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Steve Jobs is back at work at Apple Inc., returning to his job as chief executive officer as planned after taking medical leave in January.

"Steve is back to work," Steve Dowling, an Apple spokesman, said today. Jobs is at Apple a few days a week and working at home the remaining days, he said. "We are very glad to have him back," Dowling said.

Jobs announced in mid-January that he would be taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June, and today's report confirms that he has met his target.

Article Link: Apple Confirms: Steve Jobs Back at Work

brad.c · Jun 29, 2009, 01:15 PM

Just in time for a nice summer holiday!

Cassie · Jun 29, 2009, 01:17 PM

He said June...but this was pushing it.

bigandy · 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cassie

He said June...but this was pushing it.

When Apple say something is happening in a certain month, it always happens at the end though - so Jobs was just staying true to that.

alhasa · Jun 29, 2009, 01:21 PM

Good to hear!

Looking forward to the next steve-note

Cassie · Jun 29, 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bigandy

When Apple say something is happening in a certain month, it always happens at the end though - so Jobs was just staying true to that.

I never really cared to notice before. Somehow this just stuck out to me.

mathcolo · Jun 29, 2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alhasa

Good to hear!

Looking forward to the next steve-note

You cannot necessarily say there is going to be one... it might be other Apple executives for the rest of eternity...

ouimetnick · Jun 29, 2009, 01:23 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing Uncle Steve deliver the iPod updates in September. Glad to hear he is officially back at work.

dwman · Jun 29, 2009, 01:25 PM

Excellent news, although I expect we'll see in the coming months that Tim Cook will take over as CEO and Jobs will probably become chairman or something along the lines of being involved in development and strategy of new products. A reduced role for him makes sense seeing as the company did very well without him the last six months.

TheSpaz · Jun 29, 2009, 01:26 PM

YAY! I hope Steve Job's OCD makes the iPhone better very soon!

brax.j · Jun 29, 2009, 01:28 PM

I haven't seen him around the building yet but it is bound to happen this week.

Unspoken Demise · Jun 29, 2009, 01:29 PM

Its good to know he's feeling well enough to work, even part time. Here's to speedy recovery and a fruitful future.

appleguy123 · Jun 29, 2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dwman

Excellent news, although I expect we'll see in the coming months that Tim Cook will take over as CEO and Jobs will probably become chairman or something along the lines of being involved in development and strategy of new products. A reduced role for him makes sense seeing as the company did very well without him the last six months.

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Originally Posted by bigandy

When Apple say something is happening in a certain month, it always happens at the end though - so Jobs was just staying true to that.

Again, I vote that anyone who thinks that funny be instantly and indefinitely banned from MacRumors.

Who peed in all you guys' wheeties?

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Originally Posted by mathcolo

You cannot necessarily say there is going to be one... it might be other Apple executives for the rest of eternity...

SFStateStudent · Jun 29, 2009, 01:38 PM

Lookin' forward to the next iPhone 4G?

WestonHarvey1 · Jun 29, 2009, 01:40 PM

I'm glad he survived Celebrity Death Week 2009.

dwman · Jun 29, 2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by appleguy123

Who peed in all you guys' wheeties?

My pee free wheaties tasted fine, thank you.

I'm simply speculating on what I think will be the new reality at some point in the near future.

dacreativeguy · Jun 29, 2009, 01:46 PM

Yes, he is back, but at what cost? Only time will tell if the source of Steve's success was his old liver. Without it, Apple may never be the same...

Solemony · Jun 29, 2009, 01:48 PM

That's good to hear! We're glad to have him back again!!!! Be well and healthy now Steve!

BornAgainMac · Jun 29, 2009, 01:49 PM

When do you think he will show his face to the public?

LAS.mac · Jun 29, 2009, 01:51 PM

Well, good for him. And Apple.

Hopefully this means he's in decent shape and promptly recovering.

celticpride678 · Jun 29, 2009, 01:58 PM

Thanks for coming back Steve.

Stephen123 · Jun 29, 2009, 02:00 PM

Apple always said 'end of June'. Only some fans, haters and a few ignorant press ever said 'June'.

Southernboy · Jun 29, 2009, 02:02 PM

He must have a stack of filing to do

4God · Jun 29, 2009, 02:03 PM

I agree with the statement "They have their visionary back..."
Glad he's doing alright and look forward to seeing him back on a media event stage soon.

DELLsFan · Jun 29, 2009, 02:03 PM

Glad he's back. Hopefully he'll take it easy ... after the Apple Macbook Nano is released.

Jun 29, 2009, 01:15 PM	#2
brad.c macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 44.244273,7.769737	Just in time for a nice summer holiday! __________________ Excuse me. Where do you keep your "Self Help" books?

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Unspoken Demise macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JESUS SAVES...passes to Moses, shoots, SCORES!!!	Its good to know he's feeling well enough to work, even part time. Here's to speedy recovery and a fruitful future.

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WestonHarvey1 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2007	Billy Mays here for Snow Leopard I'm glad he survived Celebrity Death Week 2009.

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dacreativeguy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2007	Yes, he is back, but at what cost? Only time will tell if the source of Steve's success was his old liver. Without it, Apple may never be the same...

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Solemony macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wonderland	That's good to hear! We're glad to have him back again!!!! Be well and healthy now Steve! __________________ ~Every thousand mile journey starts with a single step~

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BornAgainMac macrumors 68030 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Resident	When do you think he will show his face to the public?

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LAS.mac macrumors regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mexico	Well, good for him. And Apple. Hopefully this means he's in decent shape and promptly recovering. __________________ 24" Al iMac, 4 Gb RAM; 13" MBP; 16 Gb iPhone 3G

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Stephen123 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2007	Apple always said 'end of June'. Only some fans, haters and a few ignorant press ever said 'June'.

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4God macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ventura, CA	I agree with the statement "They have their visionary back..." Glad he's doing alright and look forward to seeing him back on a media event stage soon. __________________ 8 Core 2.8 Mac Pro 5TB HD 8GB RAM ATI 3870 Graphics \| Final Cut Studio 2 \| Pro Tools 8 \| 40" Samsung Display \| Canon HV30

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