Steve Jobs to return as scheduled in June: Apple
Apple has been notoriously secretive about Jobs's health since he underwent an operation in 2004 for pancreatic cancer. Steve Jobs through the years | iPod Shuffle
By Agencies |
NEW YORK: Apple said on Wednesday that chief executive Steve Jobs, who went on a leave of absence in January for health reasons, is expected to return as scheduled at the end of June.
"We're looking forward to Steve returning at the end of June," Apple chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer said in a conference call with analysts which followed the release of Apple's second quarter results.
Apple announced on January 14 that Jobs, 54, the visionary behind the culture-changing Macintosh computer, iPod and iPhone, would be taking a leave of absence.
Apple has been notoriously secretive about Jobs's health since he underwent an operation in 2004 for pancreatic cancer.
Apple has made plenty of headlines since by refreshing its desktop line, launching a new iPod shuffle and unveiling a new iPhone operating system. There is also growing excitement about a touchscreen device the company is said to be developing.
In recent months, investors have seen much more of the other executives, who have stepped in to speak at events that have traditionally been forums for Jobs' legendary pitches.
"We're looking forward to Steve returning at the end of June," Apple chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer said in a conference call with analysts which followed the release of Apple's second quarter results.
Apple announced on January 14 that Jobs, 54, the visionary behind the culture-changing Macintosh computer, iPod and iPhone, would be taking a leave of absence.
Apple has been notoriously secretive about Jobs's health since he underwent an operation in 2004 for pancreatic cancer.
Apple has made plenty of headlines since by refreshing its desktop line, launching a new iPod shuffle and unveiling a new iPhone operating system. There is also growing excitement about a touchscreen device the company is said to be developing.
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In recent months, investors have seen much more of the other executives, who have stepped in to speak at events that have traditionally been forums for Jobs' legendary pitches.
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