of Apple. The executive responsible for product design for the iPhone and smartwatches has resigned, ushering in major changes to the company’s most important product lines.
Tan, who holds the title of vice president of product design, is scheduled to retire in February, according to people familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity because the move is private.Mr. Tan’s report address john tarnasa new senior vice president of hardware engineering, and the department is reorganizing its duties to handle the transition.