Apple announced a delay in launching new AI features for Siri, particularly those that enhance its contextual understanding and task execution capabilities. The tech community reacted strongly, criticizing Apple for showcasing these features prematurely, labelling the situation as "vaporware." There are concerns that this delay, while impacting perceptions of Apple's commitment to innovation, may not significantly alter iPhone sales as some speculate. The criticism highlights the gap between expectations and actual delivery in the tech industry, especially for a company of Apple's stature.
When the news officially dropped-Apple made the announcement in a statement to well-known tech blogger John Gruber-there was a big reaction from the tech media, including my colleague Harry McCracken, who wrote a smart response in his newsletter, Plugged In. Reporters and Apple fans alike weren't merely disappointed that Apple delayed the features; they were upset that Apple purportedly showcased the features "working" last year-but in reality, that demonstration was nothing more than an animated mockup.
There's a name for products like that: vaporware. The tech industry is rife with examples. Apple, in its modern history, has been atypically disciplined about avoiding them-which makes this incident only more striking.
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