… Apple’s virtual assistant Siri, considered innovative when it first launched in 2011, has been plagued by errors, limitations, and general haplessness. In 2024 the company announced “Apple Intelligence,” a new moniker for AI features that would be embedded into products like Siri. …
… But whereas Apple’s retail employees had once helped bail the company out of a disappointing product launch, this time they exacerbated it. …
… Apple has been the most successful with its MagSafe magnetic accessory system since the launch of the iPhone 12 in 2020. …
… While Cook expertly managed Apple’s production cycles during the global pandemic and quickly diversified the company’s supply chain when it encountered pressure from tariffs, Cook’s legacy is likely to be that of an operations master rather than a product innovator. …
… Marni Goldberg, an Apple spokesperson, gave a statement to The New York Times claiming that with “the launch of Apple Intelligence” Apple has “introduced dozens of features across many languages that are integrated across Apple’s platforms,” but the company has “resolved this matter to stay focused… …
… It does something no other product in its class can do, at a price almost no individual could justify. Think the Mac Pro or the Vision Pro . The Pro Display XDR was one such product when it launched in 2019. …
… An audio product? Smart glasses? Or all of the above in one ecosystem? The Copycats Apple can legitimize whole categories of consumer tech before it has even released a product: Rumors and leaks are enough to nudge hardware road maps around the world. …
… Whereas the new Macan launched in 2024 is offered only as a full-EV, Porsche will follow up the new electric Cayenne with plug-in hybrid and gasoline variants, too—a move it says will ensure engine production well into the next decade. …
… When a product finally launched, the book‑sized device running General Magic’s battery‑sucking operating system was a disaster. …
… It's meant to be a middle ground between app timers and more restrictive tools like the Brick, which disables an app from launching once you've tapped your phone on the physical device. Google says it will launch more digital well-being tools later this year. …