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In-store pickup, self-checkout likely coming to Apple Store near you!

Customers buying new Macs and other Apple products will soon have the ability to pick up their online orders from local Apple retail stores, starting in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. The pilot program, which has already begun for some of Apple’s retail operations, is expected to begin at more stores on Thursday, November 3 as part of the launch of Apple’s new retail app for iOS devices.

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Steve Jobs has resigned as Apple CEO “effective immediately”

In a surprise announcement Wednesday evening, Apple’s Board of Directors announced that Steve Jobs is resigning as CEO of the company. Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Tim Cook, has been named Jobs’ successor and plans to begin taking over as CEO effective immediately.

Below is the text of Jobs’ letter addressed to the Board and the Apple Community that was distributed on Wednesday evening:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

Photo illustration by Aurich Lawson

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