Obama hails 'visionary' Jobs
US President Barack Obama hailed Apple co-founder Steve Jobs as one of America’s greatest innovators and said the world had lost a visionary.
Mr Obama said in a statement that Mr Jobs was “brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it”.
He added: “By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity.
“By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun.
“And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grown-ups alike.”
Mr Obama went on: “Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: He changed the way each of us sees the world.
“The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.
“Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife, Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.”
