Users are disappointed about the expectation to troubleshoot and report bugs instead of receiving a fully functional system. They feel that Apple is overcharging for phones marketed as AI-powered when the core intelligence feature won’t be available at launch. This has raised concerns about Apple’s confidence in its new AI platform.

The AI platform is being promoted as a major advancement, including tools to rewrite text, summarize audio, and enhance photo editing, but users fear that these tools will be half-baked in the beta release. The staggered release plan, including the long wait for non-English speaking countries and the beta label, implies that Apple knows it needs more time to perfect the product. Users are worried that Apple is relying on them to debug the product, rather than refining it before launch.

There are also doubts about Siri’s supposed improvements, especially since it is being released in beta. Integration with ChatGPT raises privacy concerns, especially given Apple’s previous stance on user privacy and data security. Apple’s new iPhone lineup promises faster and more efficient performance with its A18 and A18 Pro chips, but users are concerned about whether these new devices will be hindered by an unfinished AI system.

Releasing this important feature in an incomplete state feels premature and disappointing to users. They believe that they deserve a polished, ready-to-use product rather than a trial run.