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Apple criticized for search changes prioritizing 'Continuity' over apps

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A Mastodon user is expressing frustration with Apple's recent changes to its search functionality, specifically how it prioritizes app suggestions. The user finds that frequently used apps, like Contacts, are no longer appearing first when searched, and is questioning the decision-making process behind these changes, suggesting it might be related to AI or poor product management. AI

IMPACT User questions if AI is contributing to perceived product degradation in search.

RANK_REASON User expresses opinion on product changes.

Read on Mastodon — fosstodon.org →

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Apple criticized for search changes prioritizing 'Continuity' over apps

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User expresses opinion on product changes.
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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why does # apple keep making things worse? There are a few apps I don't have in my Dock but use now and then. I've been using search to find them. Used to be I

    Why does # apple keep making things worse? There are a few apps I don't have in my Dock but use now and then. I've been using search to find them. Used to be I could type "Cont" and Contacts would come up. It's no longer first. Who thinks "Airdrop and Continuity" should come befo…

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