Big Technology Podcast Apple's iPhone16 Debut + Apple Intelligence Delays
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Sep 11, 2024 
Ranjan Roy, a tech contributor for Margins, dives deep into Apple's latest developments. He critiques the iPhone 16 launch, noting the lack of significant upgrades and ongoing issues with Siri. The conversation highlights Apple's heavy reliance on iPhone sales, even as services revenue rises. They discuss how Apple's AI ambitions may affect its app marketplace and explore whether Apple is transitioning into a software-centric company. Concerns about innovation and competition in the tech landscape add to the urgency of the discussion.
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The Beer App
- Ranjan Roy recalls the "beer app" for the original iPhone, which used the accelerometer to simulate drinking.
- This silly app demonstrated the phone's capabilities and introduced users to the app store.
Apple's Marketing Strategy
- Apple has historically focused on delivering current features, not future promises.
- Their initial iPhone emphasized functionality like pinch-to-zoom, not long-term app store potential.
Siri's Shortcomings
- Ranjan Roy expresses concern that Apple's Siri, despite new technology like LLMs, has consistently lagged behind competitors like Alexa.
- He worries that Apple's overselling of Apple Intelligence will lead to user disillusionment.