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Mark Papermaster, the Apple executive in charge of hardware for the company's Leaves After Antenna Troubles. It is not clear if Mr. Papermaster was ousted or left on his own accord. Flagship iPhone, has left the company in the wake of widely reported problems with the antenna of the recently introduced iPhone 4. The New York Times reports that Apple spokesman, Steve Dowling, confirmed Mr. Papermaster's departure. Mr. Dowling said Mr. Papermaster "is leaving the company and Bob Mansfield, senior vice president of Macintosh hardware engineering, is assuming his responsibilities.

The shocking yet not entirely surprising news that Apple CEO Steve Jobs will sit out the next six months for health reasons gave the technology world a significant jolt. Mr. Jobs will retain his title, but Apple's long-time Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will take over day-to-day activity during the absence.