From WSJ: Apple exec Scott Forstall was asked to leave the
company after he refused to sign his name to a letter apologizing for
shortcomings in Apple's new mapping service, according to people familiar with
the matter.
The incident was the latest clash between Mr. Forstall, who
oversaw Apple's mobile software unit, and other executives at the company. It
led to one of the most significant management shake-ups in Apple's recent
history and its most sweeping changes under CEO Tim Cook.
Apple announced the departure of Mr. Forstall on Monday
along with the unrelated departure of its new retail chief, John Browett.
People familiar with the matter said Mr. Browett was also asked to leave. Mr.
Browett, who only recently was appointed head of the company's retail
operations, failed to fit in at Apple and made some mistakes. They included the
faulty implementation of a new staffing formula that cut some employee hours
too severely…..
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