Tech analyst Benedict Evans has raised concerns about Apple’s recent struggles with innovation and execution. In his latest blog post, Evans points to the company’s failed Vision Pro headset and delayed Siri features as examples of “systemically poor execution.” The Vision Pro, which was released in a conceptual state, didn’t sell well and led to minimal developer activity. Similarly, the delayed Siri 2 release has been met with skepticism, with many questioning whether Apple is still capable of delivering innovative products.
Evans compares the current situation to Microsoft’s Windows Vista, which was widely criticized upon its launch in 2007 due to software bugs and performance issues. He notes that while critics have long claimed that Apple has lost its innovation edge since the 1980s, Evans believes there may be substance to this claim. The Vision Pro and Siri 2 delays suggest that Apple is struggling to deliver on its promises, leading Evans to wonder if the company is still the innovator it once was.
Evans’ concerns highlight a growing trend of delays and failed projects at Apple, which has shifted away from its traditional release cycle. In the past, Apple would announce new products at WWDC and release them in September, but now this timeline seems to be slipping. As Evans puts it, “Is this a symptom of a Vista-like drift into systemically poor execution?” Only time will tell if Apple can recover its innovation edge and regain consumer trust.
Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2025/03/20/apples-windows-vista-moment