John Gruber Slams Apple for Siri Vaporware, Questioning Company's Integrity and Future

John Gruber, a well-known Apple commentator, has launched a scathing attack on the company over its handling of Siri's promised features. Apple recently admitted that three key features—personal context, on-screen awareness, and in-app actions—are delayed and have not yet been demonstrated. Gruber criticizes Apple for promoting these unproven features as if they were real, labeling them 'vaporware.' He argues that this behavior is uncharacteristic of Apple, which he previously trusted to deliver on its promises, and suggests that the company may be in disarray or crisis. The delay announcement did not include any demonstrations of the current state of these features, further fueling concerns about their existence and quality. Gruber calls for CEO Tim Cook to take decisive action to address the Siri and Apple Intelligence issues, warning that if mediocrity and untruths are accepted, the company's culture of excellence will collapse.