Steve Jobs dies, Apple announces
'The world is immeasurably better because of Steve'
Apple has announced that Steve Jobs died on Wednesday. He was 56.
The former chief executive and co-founder of Apple had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2004.
"Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," said a statement from the company.
"The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."
His death comes a day after Apple unveiled the new iPhone 4S.