Jeff Robbin

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Jeff Robbin is a vice president at Apple Computer and lead software designer for iPod and iTunes.

Previously Jeff worked with Bill Kincaid and Dave Heller to develop the SoundJam MP MP3 player. Jeff developed the program as a side project while working at Apple. Apple purchased the rights to the software and Cassady & Greene stopped distributing it, although the deal prohibited disclosure of this fact for two years. The software then became iTunes, with Robbin as lead developer. [1] Robbin's role continues to be surrounded by bizarre non-disclosure requirements. While a February 2005 Fortune Magazine article disclosed his name and role,[2] an October 2005 article in TIME said Steve Jobs had prohibited the magazine from publishing Robbin's last name.[3]

Robbin also co-led the iPod team with Tony Fadell and was lead developer of the iPod firmware.