Apple and Jony Ive are consciously uncoupling

Apple has essentially kicked Jony Ive out of the company. Well, that's what my gut tells me anyway. Officially, the man has left voluntarily to form a design company called "LoveForm." This has sent shock waves throughout the technology community, as it was not at all expected. Apparently, Apple will be LoveForm's first client, which is just odd. It means Ive would work with Apple rather than for it. This seems like malarkey to me -- the arrangement might just be a cover for all parties involved. Apple can protect its image by not sullying Ive's name through a proper… [Continue Reading]