Gujarat's Gift to Apple: Ruchir Dave Takes Charge As Head of Apple Audio

Apple has announced a significant shift in its hardware team responsible for managing audio functionalities across its product line, including AirPods and Macs. Gary Geaves, who led Apple's Acoustics division, is set to resign from his position, as per a Bloomberg report.

Geaves has held the role of Vice President, Acoustics, at Apple for nearly 13 years.

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In the wake of Geaves' departure, Ruchir Dave, a veteran of over 14 years at Apple and an alumnus of a college in Gujarat, is set to assume the position of the new Vice President of Acoustics at the company.

Meet Ruchir Dave, The Soon-to-be Vice President of Acoustics

As per his LinkedIn profile, Ruchir Dave, an alum of a Gujarat college, has been associated with Apple for over 14 years, starting in 2009 as a lead in the Acoustics Engineer team. He subsequently advanced to the Manager level in May 2012 and continued to ascend the corporate hierarchy. In March 2021, Dave achieved the position of Senior Director within the company. Prior to his tenure at Apple, he spent almost a decade working at Cisco.

Gujarat Roots: Ruchir Dave's Educational Background and Apple Journey

Ruchir Dave's educational background unfolds with his schooling at Sharadmandir, Ahmedabad, from 1982 to 1994, followed by graduation from Lalbhai Dalpatbhai College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, in 1998. His academic journey continued at Penn State University.

As reported by undisclosed sources, the information about Dave's new role at Apple remains confidential, and Bloomberg shared the news. Apple has yet to make an official announcement, and the disclosure has been limited to internal communication among the company's employees.

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About Apple's Hardware Team

Apple's hardware team, comprising approximately 300 employees, holds a pivotal role in shaping the success of the company's HomePod, AirPods, and speakers business. This team is instrumental in advancing sound and microphone technologies, contributing significantly to the development of software features such as spatial audio. These innovations have become key selling points for Apple's diverse range of audio products.

A notable transformation in one of Apple's most popular audio products, the AirPods, occurred a couple of months ago. In a groundbreaking move, the company replaced the lightning port with the universally accepted USB Type C charging port, marking a departure from the traditional design. This change was well-received, allowing users of the new AirPods to charge their devices without the need for an additional cable, enhancing the overall user experience.

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