All of this has got me looking for a Linux-based tablet instead of throwing more money Apple's way.

Slim pickings, to say the least.

Tim Cook’s chair wasn’t even cold yet

Pretty old by now, but it occurs to me it's interesting timing coming as they enable always on recording (AI day overview) for the watch.

Makes me glad that from the get-go, I have turned Siri off, buried the app icon and just never think to even have an idea that it's something I'd use. I've turned the blindest of eyes towards it.

Nobody who has been following apple for a long time should be surprised

First Lake America now this?

John. Dude. You are out of your element.