Report: Apple software design chief and key iPhone contributor to leave after fallout with Jony Ive (Kevin Fitchard)

Apple’s vaunted design group appears to be going through some changes. According to a report from 9to5Mac, friction between head of software design Greg Christie and design SVP Jony Ive (pictured) has resulted in a shakeup that led to Ive taking control over all design activity related to software and hardware and will likely see Christie leave the company. (gigaom.com)