Google CEO Eric Schmidt is leaving the board of Apple, Inc. Steve Jobs said in a statment that Erick Schmidt would have had to recuse himself from some upcoming meetings. Schmidt's departure comes as Google and Apple are increasingly fighting over the same turf. Apple recently blocked Google's Google Voice app which upset many iPhone users. Google also powers smartphones with its Android software that compete with the iPhone.
"Unfortunately, as Google enters more of Apple's core businesses ... Eric's effectiveness as an Apple Board member will be significantly diminished, since he will have to recuse himself from even larger portions of our meetings due to potential conflicts of interest," Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs said. "Therefore, we have mutually decided that now is the right time for Eric to resign his position on Apple's Board."
"I have very much enjoyed my time on the Apple Board; it's a fantastic company," said Schmidt in a statement. "But as Apple explained today we've agreed it makes sense for me to step down now."
What's really surprising is that Schmidt remained on Apple's board for as long as he did.
Google CEO Eric Schmidt is leaving the board of Apple, Inc. Steve Jobs said in a statment that Erick Schmidt would have had to recuse himself from some upcoming meetings. Schmidt's departure comes as Google and Apple are increasingly fighting over the same turf. Apple recently 
