Forstall Left Apple Because He Refused to Apologize for Maps [REPORT]

Apple asked Scott Forstall to leave the company because Forstall refused to sign his name on a letter apologizing for Apple's Maps app, according to a report.

Citing "people familiar with the matter," The Wall Street Journal reports that Forstall (pictured), a 15-year veteran at Apple, wanted the company to address the poor reception for Maps without apologizing. However, CEO Tim Cook disagreed and sent an email to customers on Sept. 28 stating that Maps "fell short."

Forstall, who oversaw Apple's mobile software unit, was one of two top execs who left Apple on Monday. The departure of the other exec, Retail Chief John Browett, was unrelated, according to the report. Browett, who…
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