Putting the secret to rest

Apple’s Chinese walls have come back to haunt it. The communications-challenged maker of the iPod finally revealed that chief executive Steve Jobs is sick. The problem isn’t what was said, but in what wasn’t, as speculation about the founder’s health has circulated for months and roiled its share price. Apple’s board should articulate succession plans to restore credibility with investors. Rumours about Jobs’ health first emerged over his gaunt appearance at a conference in June. Apple blamed a...