The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Here's my Siri theory (Friends)
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Mar 21, 2025 Justin Searls, a software developer and the mind behind the podcast Breaking Change, joins to discuss Apple's AI challenges, particularly the stagnation of Siri. He argues about the decline of stability in the tech job landscape and introduces his innovative project, POSSE Party, designed for effortless online presence management. The conversation also touches on the implications of recent tech trends and the importance of quality over quantity in development, along with some amusing anecdotes about personal experiences in coding and podcasting.
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Gruber's Criticism
- John Gruber, typically Apple-positive, criticized Apple's intelligence features in a blog post.
- He highlighted Apple's broken promise of delivering these features, noting the lack of demos and the eventual delay.
Live Demos for Credibility
- Justin Searls suggests Apple should return to live keynote demos for software.
- This provides real-time feedback and reveals potential issues, increasing product credibility.
Apple's Divisional Success
- Justin Searls compares Apple's organizational structure to separate divisions with varied success.
- He contrasts the iPhone team's iterative excellence with Siri's stagnant development, suggesting unclear metrics and lack of direction.