The week started with much anticipation as excitement built for Apple’s big event this past Tuesday.  There was so much hype and expectation regarding the event that it seemed like nothing else mattered.

But not everything is rosy for Apple.  Before the iPhone maker unveiled their much awaited product, Apple turned down Samsung’s proposal for a truce on their legal battle in Australia.  Also, they’re facing legal issues for allegedly conspiring with six big publishing houses to use the agency model in pricing e-books so Amazon can’t offer e-books at a discounted price.

Nevertheless, all eyes were on Apple as they unveiled the revamped iPod Nano, iPod Touch and the new iPhone 4S.  People were dismayed, as they were all expecting an iPhone 5.  The iPhone 4S still boasts some noteworthy features, but everyone was just so caught up with the labeling of the phone that they didn’t bother looking at what the product offers.

Despite the initial shock of not receiving an iPhone 5, consumers still went wild over the latest family member of the iPhone family.  After the event, Apple’s website was down for about 20 minutes.  When it came back, the new iPods and iPhone 4S were plastered on their website.  Apple didn’t really say if there was too much traffic on the site that’s why it crashed or because they updated their website.

A day after the iPhone 4S made its debut, Samsung quickly filed a preliminary injunction to ban sales of the latest Apple device in France and Italy.  Samsung stated that the iPhone 4S infringed two of their patents on wireless technology and they plan to pursue filing more cases in other countries after a thorough review of the product has been done.

But before the day ended, the world stopped as news of Apple founder Steve Jobs’ death was made public by Apple’s board of directors.  The whole world mourned, extending sympathies through vigils, sharing favorite Jobs’ quotes, creating works of art.  Even competitors in the industry paid their respects with kind words for the legendary man.  But still, some people had the audacity to make fun of his death and stated that Jobs’ died because of frustration with the iPhone 4S.  Still others pleaded with Apple to make cheaper products so they can purchase them and remember Jobs as creative genius.

The world still mourns the passing of one creative genius who gave us all these innovative products that make our lives easier and way more fun.  The three major service providers, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon, started to accept pre-orders for the 8GB iPhone yesterday, though the actual device will not be available until October 13-15.  Today, the iPhone 4S is available for pre-order via AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and Apple.  The 16GB device is selling for $199.99, the 32GB is $299.99, and the 64GB is $399.99, all with a two-year service contract.  The iPhone 4S will be available in retail stores by October 14.

And to commemorate the life he lived, on October 24th, Jobs’ authorized biography will be released.  The author of the biography is Pulitzer Prize nominee Walter Isaacson.  A few weeks back, Isaacson visited Jobs and asked him why he authorized a tell-all biography when he lived his life in secrecy:

“I wanted my kids to know me.  I wasn’t always there for them, and I wanted them to know why and to understand what I did,” Jobs told Isaacson in their final interview at Jobs’ home in Palo Alto, California.