Apple's industrial design expert, Abidur Chowdhury, has bid farewell to the tech giant, opting instead to join an artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Chowdhury had been an integral part of Apple's design team for over six years, having joined the company following the high - profile departure of the famed design chief Jony Ive in 2019. He played a crucial role in the creation of the iPhone Air.

During this year's iPhone launch event in September, Chowdhury lent his voice as the narrator for the promotional video introducing the new phone. Although the iPhone Air has seen only moderate sales figures, its design has garnered widespread praise from both industry experts and consumers. Moreover, a second - generation model of the iPhone Air is slated for release in 2027.

It's important to note that Chowdhury's decision to leave Apple is not linked to the launch or performance of the iPhone Air. Since Jony Ive's exit, Apple's design team has witnessed a near - complete overhaul, with significant changes in personnel and design direction.