Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and the man behind more than a generation of innovative products has died in California at the age of 56.

Jobs stepped down from his role as chief executive, in August and had been battling pancreatic cancer, as well as other health issues.

Today, Jobs will be remembered for revolutionizing the computer, telephone and music industry, with the launches of the Mac, iPhone, iPad and iTunes. His most recent innovations are still in their infancy and the games industry is no doubt a very different landscape, thanks to his vision.

Tributes are already pouring in for a man whose impact on the industry will be felt for years to come.