Fourteen years after Steve Jobs’ death, Apple CEO Tim Cook has once again paid tribute to the company’s co-founder, reflecting on his enduring influence on technology and creativity. Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, just one day after Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S and introduced Siri, a product that would go on to define a new era of voice-based computing.
In a post shared on X, Cook wrote, “Steve saw the future as a bright and boundless place, lit the path forward, and inspired us to follow. We miss you, my friend.” It’s a message that echoes the tone of Cook’s annual tributes—personal, understated, and deeply respectful of the man who built Apple into one of the world’s most influential technology companies.
Apple continues to host a “Remembering Steve” page on its website, where friends, colleagues, and Apple users from around the world have shared messages of remembrance and gratitude. The page has collected over a million submissions since its creation, illustrating the lasting emotional connection many still feel toward Jobs and his work. The company invites anyone to share their own reflections by emailing rememberingsteve@apple.com.
Beyond Apple’s tribute page, the Steve Jobs Archive serves as a broader record of his legacy. The site features photos, videos, and excerpts from his writings and correspondence, offering a more intimate look at his ideas and philosophy. The archive also funds fellowships for young creators, encouraging them to pursue projects that embody Jobs’ vision of blending art and technology.
Jobs’ influence remains embedded not only in Apple’s products but in its culture. His insistence on craftsmanship, simplicity, and design-driven thinking continues to shape how the company approaches new technologies. Even as Apple evolves under Cook’s leadership—shifting its focus toward services, sustainability, and artificial intelligence—the imprint of Jobs’ values is still evident.
Fourteen years on, Jobs remains a singular figure in technology—a visionary whose impact continues to ripple through industries and lives. While the tools and devices he helped create have evolved, the ethos behind them endures: technology should not only work but inspire.
