The Talk Show With John Gruber

419: ‘Podcasting Technology Cadence’, With MG Siegler

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Mar 23, 2025
MG Siegler, a notable technology writer and investor, joins to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. The conversation dives into the hurdles of developing personalized Siri features and the impact of internal leadership changes at Apple. Siegler reflects on the evolution of AI capabilities and the importance of user trust, especially when it comes to automated responses. He also explores how tech opinions can influence corporate decisions, shedding light on the complex interactions within Apple's development process.
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ANECDOTE

Favicon Influence

  • John Gruber claims his Safari favicon advocacy influenced Apple.
  • He believes he swayed their decision to add favicons to Safari tabs.
INSIGHT

Polarized Writing

  • Consistently negative or positive writing loses impact.
  • John Gruber's "Something Is Rotten" piece resonated because it captured a broader sentiment.
ANECDOTE

Siri Scoop

  • MG Siegler scooped Siri's integration into iOS at TechCrunch.
  • Steve Jobs championed Siri, envisioning a new phone interaction paradigm.
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