Apple announced Wednesday that CEO Steve Jobs is stepping down. It’s unclear what role he’ll play as the new chairman. CNET, James Martin For most companies, the chief executive serves as a quarterback, ensuring the plays are run correctly, while the chairman is the coach, providing the bigger-picture view. Or, for the geeks out there, the CEO is Luke Skywalker …

Steve Jobs has resigned as CEO of Apple, handing the reins of the company he founded to Tim Cook. In a letter to the board, Jobs wrote, “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, …

Samsung has been granted a minor reprieve in its Galaxy Tab 10.1 patent dispute with Apple in Europe, with the German court suspending a temporary injunction on European sales and promotion for all countries in the region, except for Germany itself. The altered image of the Galaxy Tab, showing it with dimensions closer to Apple’s iPad than in reality. (Credit: …