Last Apple Showcase in 2009 at Macworld, Jobs not doing the Keynote

[Shawnstra]

LOL@the picture

Instead of Jobs, delivering this year's supposedly final Macworld keynote is Phil Schiller, Apple's senior VP of worldwide product marketing. While we have confirmed this information with Apple, what this means for WWDC or town halls is unknown. We had predicted that Steve Jobs was preparing his farewell following his highly de-centered introduction of the new MacBooks. At the very, very best, this is another step in that direction, preparing the world for an Apple without Steve. We don't really want to think about the worst.
But we have to. This sudden, dramatic announcement says to some, loudly and unfortunately clearly, that Jobs' health has taken a significant dive since his appearance introducing the new MacBooks. One theory might be that Jobs had to step down one day, and while we noticed a transition towards other execs at Apple events, starting this fall, a true control freak would want to step down on his own terms before something like health required them to do it without any say in the matter. That's one theory. But there are far better ways to do this. The best way being Jobs finishing his long career of on stage presentations by giving the last and final Macworld Keynote presentation in person. There's not really any reason why they wouldn't have planned it this way. At least a brief, headlining appearance Jobs, followed by a team effort announcing new products—if for no other reason than to dispel the alarm that's already shaking the internet, but also to make the transition even smoother.

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[HotelUser]

Just read about this on Engadget. Kind of disappointing.

[xxMATTGxx]

Such a shame to be honest, always loved their keynotes. Although reading more, they always wanted to get away from MacWorld but still do their own events when they release new products..

[Kyle!]

This is terrible and if Steve isn't doing the last ever MacWorld keynote, then i think he may be ill again. Just speculation but its a big event to miss that last time your attending.

[xxMATTGxx]

This is terrible and if Steve isn't doing the last ever MacWorld keynote, then i think he may be ill again. Just speculation but its a big event to miss that last time your attending.

There is rumours saying he may be ill again but then it was reported that he wasn't. So I'm not sure =[

CNBC reports that Steve Jobs' decision was one motivated "more by politics than his pancreas".

Sources tell me that if Jobs for some reason was unable to perform any of his responsibilities as CEO because of health reasons, which would include the Macworld keynote, I should "rest assured that the board would let me know."
Instead, the author believes that Apple has been trying to separate itself from Macworld for years with the use of "special events" to introduce new products a few times a year. This is said to give Apple complete control over its own message.

Meanwhile, Macworld Expo organizer IDG is putting on a strong face saying that they are committed to Macworld 2010 and "look forward to many successful years of Macworld to come."

[Xarea]

It's not the last ever Macworld, it's the last time Apple will be at Macworld.

[xxMATTGxx]

It's not the last ever Macworld, it's the last time Apple will be at Macworld.

I only ever watched the Apple bit at Macworld anyway..

[Shawnstra]

It's not the last ever Macworld, it's the last time Apple will be at Macworld.

yeah. Any mods care to change?

"Last Apple Showcase in 2009 at Macworld, Jobs not doing the Keynote"

[DaveTaylor]

Kinda sucks really as steve jobs was great at them, and they are claiming they can reach them better with the internet, lets hope it's a good idea.

[lolwut]

Are they still going to hold press events when they release new things, but just not at Macworld?
Bye Steve!