Apple executive who invented iPhone’s multi-touch screen, Touch ID may retire

Apple has seen multiple high-profile departures in 2023. Another executive, Steve Hotelling who is responsible for several innovative technologies used in iPhone, iPad, and even Apple Vision Pro, is set to leave the company.

According to a report by Bloomberg, Steve Hotelling is retiring from Apple. However, the Cupertino-based tech giant has yet to announce this move publicly. Hotelling’s name is on hundreds of Apple’s patents and is considered a driving force behind several innovations at the company.

Hotelling’s role at Apple
Hotelling reported to senior vice president of hardware technologies Jony Srouji.