Apple Exec

Apple envy? Microsoft exec cites MacBook Air design

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:15:19 GMT

Source: apple.findtechnologynews.com --- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Apple exec delays redesign of iPhone software

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:14:08 GMT

Source: applemagazine.com --- Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Jonathan Ive, six months into an expanded role as Apple Inc.’s top product visionary, has embarked on a sweeping software overhaul that leaves the company at risk of falling behind on a new version of the operating system that runs iPhones and iPads, people with knowledge of the matter said. Already in charge of product design, Ive assumed oversight of the look and feel of software running all Apple electronics in a shakeup by Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook last year that included the departure of software chief Scott Forstall. Ive, 46, has begun revamping iPhone and iPad applications, shunning realistic images, such as wood bookshelves for the Newsstand feature, and he’s exploring more dramatic changes to the e- mail and calendar tools, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. Ive is also methodically reviewing new designs, seeking to avoid a repeat of last year’s release of map tools that were widely panned, and he’s encouraging collaboration between the software and hardware divisions, which operated in silos under co-founder Steve Jobs, people said. The introduction of new features, along with an emphasis on cooperation and deliberation, comes at a cost for Cupertino, California-based Apple. Engineers are racing to finish iOS 7, the next version of the mobile software, in time for a June preview at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. While the company still expects to releas ...

He’s Back! Ex-Palm, Apple, HP Exec Jon Rubinstein Joins Board of Qualcomm

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:42:48 GMT

Source: blogs.barrons.com --- Monday, May 06, 2013
Wireless chip maker Qualcomm (QCOM) this afternoon announced that former Apple (AAPL), Palm and Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) executive Jonathan Rubinstein was elected to its board of directors. Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs remarked that Rubinstein’s experience of “creating revolutionary consumer electronics and mobile products will provide added insight to Qualcomm’s board as we continue to expand the scope [...] ...

J.C. Penney Apologizes For Former Apple Exec's Moves

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:48:31 GMT

Source: www.hardocp.com --- Thursday, May 02, 2013
CEO get fired all the time. No big deal, right? When is the last time you saw a CEO suck so bad that the company had to use a commercial to apologize? Comments ...

JC Penney's begging ad criticizes former Apple exec

Wed, 01 May 2013 20:08:16 GMT

Source: news.cnet.com --- Wednesday, May 01, 2013
In a curious expression of mea culpa, the retailer releases an ad begging its customers to return, implying very strongly that previous CEO, Ron Johnson, messed up. ...