David Tupman, who had been at Apple, AOS payroll for more than a decade now, no longer works for the computer giant's Cupertino, Calif.-based.
The reasons behind his departure are unknown. What is known for the fact is that Apple executives have been leaking like a sinking ship during the past year.
Tupman is Apple, AOS iPod and iPhone Vice President of Engineering. No need to show, you do not, AOT just leave this position without serious motivation.
Regardless of what motivated it (leaving his own way; forced out, get canned, etc.), Tupman seems to take an interest in the Nest, a delivery company with other techniques of former Apple guru - Tony Fadell.
Nest makes a thermostat that looks awesome to learn from the user, AOS temperature adjustment, the program itself to keep every member of the family comfortable, and save energy as well.
Apple did not just lose people who watched dozens of iterations iPod, but the company also lost an inventor whose name can be found stamped on about 70 patent applications filed by the Cupertino giant.
Some examples are given by 9to5Mac, including power management and battery life, noise-canceling ear buds, iPhone adapter minimalist power, and how to interact with the mobile device accessories.
Blog, the actual source of AOS Tupman said leaving Apple at the end of last year, but the news was breaking out just now.
Tupman loss will undoubtedly affect Apple, iPhone AOS business as well. The man was not only oversee the engineering of the iPod, but he reportedly also join the iPhone team like Steve Jobs is preparing to unveil the original version of the handset.
The company is now considering to replace Tupman with someone from within the limits of 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California.
Potential candidates include Steve Zadesky, VP of iPhone and iPod design, and Apple, Director of the iPod and iPhone AOS technique, Jakarta Alessi, who already has experience in iPhone and iPod engineering.
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