Mark Papermaster fired by Apple due to iPhone 4 technical problems
The man responsible for Apple’s iPhone hardware, Mark Papermaster, left the company following the controversy on antenna reception to the latest version of iPhone, in April.
Papermaster worked at Apple since 2008 after a 25-year career at IBM who sued him to prevent even to work for Apple, citing a clause in the contract stated he cannot work for competition.
Subsequently, the two sides reached a settlement. Apple spokesman, Steve Dowling, confirmed Papermaster departure and indicated that his position will be taken by Bob Mansfield, vice president of Macintosh hardware segment.
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