Apple profit and revenue surges, but not as much as analysts had hoped. iPhone sales fall below sky-high expectations.

Buttoned-down COO replaces industry icon. | RAW DATA: Steve Jobs' resignation letter.

Chief operating officer and acting chief executive Tim Cook had nothing to say on the subject of chief executive Steve Jobs’ health in Apple's results conference call this morning, beyond that he is still scheduled to return from his six month leave of absence in June.

Probably. Rumours continue to fly around the web as Apple - possibly, maybe - mulls a move into the super-hot ultraportable category with a touchscreen model.