Why Apple Needs a Modern-Day Snow Leopard to Revive Its Software Excellence

In this article, the author reflects on Apple's recent struggles with software development and suggests that the company could benefit from a strategy similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, which focused on improving stability and performance rather than introducing new features. The piece highlights how Apple has shifted away from admitting mistakes and taking decisive action, as seen in past situations like Antennagate and MobileMe issues. It also mentions recent delays with Apple Intelligence and the new Siri experience, indicating that Apple should prioritize fixing bugs and ensuring software readiness before announcing new features. The author concludes by questioning whether a year without significant new software releases to focus on stability would be acceptable to users, emphasizing the need for better software quality over frequent updates.