Attendees line up at Apple Inc's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Attendees line up at Apple Inc's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco, California June 8, 2009.

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  1. The Apple logo is seen on an Apple store in San Francisco Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Apple Inc. is expected to release fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell.
  2. The Apple logo is seen on an Apple store in San Francisco Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Apple Inc. is expected to release fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell.
  3. A man is reflected in the window of an Apple store in San Francisco, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. Apple Inc. is expected to release fourth-quarter earnings after the closing bell.
  4. Apple Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs (bottom row R) stepped back into the spotlight for the first time in nearly a year on September 9, 2009, drawing a standing ovation. Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, returned to work in June after six months of medical leave, during which he underwent a liver transplant. Jobs is shown in this combination photographs dating (top row L to R) 2000, 2003, 2005,(bottom row L to R) 2006, 2008 and 2009.
  5. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs waves at the end of a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  6. Musician Norah Jones performs at Apple Inc's special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman and chief executive Steve Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  7. Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs speaks about features on the iPod Nano, which includes a video camera, at a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  8. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs thanks musician Norah Jones for her performance at a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  9. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs walks through the crowd after a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  10. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs claps as he walks offstage of a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  11. Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs waves at the end of a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  12. Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs speaks about features on the iPod Nano, which includes a video camera, at a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  13. Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs speaks about features on the iPod Nano, which includes a video camera, at a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.
  14. Apple Inc's Phil Schiller, Senior Vice-President of worldwide marketing, speaks about the iPod Touch's genius playlist during a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009.
  15. Apple Inc's Phil Schiller, Senior Vice-President of worldwide marketing, speaks about the iPod touch's game playing capabilities during a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009.
  16. Apple Inc Chief Executive Steve Jobs introduces iTunes9 using the home page of The Doors, which shows links for liner notes and bonus material, at a special event in San Francisco September 9, 2009. Charismatic showman Jobs, who traditionally orchestrates Apple's media showcases, made his first public appearance after returning from medical leave in June.

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