Apple Intelligence forced rollout sparks user backlash
Problem
Users are frustrated with the forced rollout of Apple Intelligence on macOS/iOS, lack of a true 'no' option, and issues such as ads, surveillance, and slow AI performance, seeking more direct and local alternatives.
Pain points
- Forced ads and surveillance in a paid system
- Apple's 'maybe later' nudges lacking a true 'no' option
- Slow response of new AI features (e.g., Siri) affecting usability
- Desire for local LLM compute that Apple does not provide
Questions to verify
- Are you currently using macOS or iOS?
- Have you ever attempted to disable Apple Intelligence features?
- How important is a local LLM to you?
Evidence
quote · @Anonymous
Not trying to start flamewars, but more and more I wonder how much are people willing to put up with such practices. On linux for 15+ years and everytime I try to use mac or win, it is an ordeal. And ads. F*cking ads in a system someone has purchased. And spying. Really user hostile environment. No, thank you.
quote · @Anonymous
Author claims the system setting "Privacy & Security > Apple Intelligence Report > Report Duration" with its 3 options [Off | 15 minutes | 7 days] sends that data to Apple with that frequency. This is wrong - this is a transparency report so that you as a user can see everything that is getting sent to Apple as a part of Apple Intelligence. Nothing additionally is getting sent to apple if you switch this away from "Off".It's placed right next to a similar report for the user to see which apps generally connect to the internet and to which domains.Basically, the main point of the article, "I discovered that macOS 15.3 had enabled a feature that was phoning home every 15 minutes with personal data" is not true.
fact
I discovered that macOS 15.3 had enabled a feature that was phoning home every 15 minutes with personal data
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