The world was shocked when
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) revealed that it planned to replace the former senior Vice President of iOS, Scott Forstall. In one headline, Business Insider wrote that Scott Forstall "may be the most valuable free agent the tech world has ever seen."Forstall was fired after Apple launched its first mapping application. Referred to as "Maps," the new program replaced the default Google Maps (NASDAQ: GOOG) app that had been included with iOS since the iPhone was released.Apple heavily promoted the new app on its website. While the language has been toned down, the company still claims that it "gives you a better way to find your way." Reviewers strongly disagreed.Despite his shortcomings, Forstall has a lot of fans. As Apple's reported CEO-in-waiting, critics argued that it was the company's lack of vision that ultimately led to his departure. Former Apple engineer Michael Lopp referred to him as the "best approximation of Steve Jobs that Apple had left."Forstall is not the only prominent executive on his way out the door. Monday night, ...
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