Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) acoustics chief, Gary Geaves, is reportedly stepping down from his role, with a new leader taking over the hardware team responsible for audio features on AirPods, Macs, and other products. What Happened: Geaves, who has been a key figure in the development of AirPods and HomePod, is stepping down from his role as the company’s vice president in charge of acoustics. He will be succeeded by Ruchir Davé, his top deputy, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. This leadership change significantly impacts the hardware team which has around 300 employe…
