Key iPhone Designer Departing Apple, Report Says

Apple human interface vice-president Greg Christie, one of the key people involved in building the original iPhone, is leaving the company, according to a new report.

After his departure, all of Apple's software design will report to senior vice-president Jony Ive, who Christie reportedly had problems with.

Citing "sources briefed on the matter," 9to5Mac reported Christie — who currently leads software design for iOS — will leave Apple "soon." Ive became the head of human interface design in 2012 following the departure of iOS chief Scott Forstall, but Christie and his team still reported to senior vice-president of software engineering Craig Federighi. When Christie departs, all software designers will report to Ive, the report said. Read more...