Apple’s Decline: Siri’s Failure, Software Bugs, and Overpriced Beta Features

Apple used to pride itself on the whole "it just works" philosophy, but lately, that idea has been running on fumes. Nowhere is this more obvious than with Siri, a virtual assistant that once led the pack but has since fallen embarrassingly behind. Despite its early start, Siri now lags miles behind Google Assistant and ChatGPT, struggling with even basic natural language processing and contextual understanding. Users constantly complain about its inability to handle anything beyond the simplest requests, frequent misinterpretations, and an overall sense that it's just not up to par.

But Siri is just one piece of the puzzle. Apple’s other products and software updates have been riddled with issues, making the company's legendary polish feel more like a distant memory. The HomePod, for instance, has been plagued with connectivity issues, software bugs, and underwhelming functionality, to the point where many consider it one of Apple’s worst releases. Meanwhile, recent iOS and macOS updates have left users dealing with sluggish performance, random freezes, and unexpected restarts—bringing back memories of Windows Vista in all the worst ways.

Even more frustrating is Apple’s handling of hardware durability and repairability. Reports of easily broken devices, especially with newer iPhone models, are increasing. At the same time, Apple’s restrictive repair policies make it difficult and outrageously expensive to fix a device, essentially nudging customers toward just buying a new one instead. And as if that weren’t enough, Apple is now pushing "Apple Intelligence" features that are, at best, half-baked—advertising capabilities that aren’t even fully functional yet, while still charging premium prices. If Apple was once synonymous with quality, it's hard to argue that’s still the case.

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