10 years ago today Scott Forstall was fired from the Apple company

By Sohail Akhter Image: Google

Scott Forstall was replaced by Craig Federighi on October 29, 2012.

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However, after that Scott Forstall continued to work as a skilled consultant for about six months.

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Scott Forstall was the closest adviser to Steve Jobs, the founder of the Apple company.

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He used to work with great passion in the Apple company.

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But after the death of Steve Jobs in the year 2011, he was thrown out of this company.

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It was rumored by many that Scott was not being liked by Coppany's employees.

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Forstall was seen by many as quick to remove Jobs' arrogance and blame.

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