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I feel like Apple was in a different position at the point at which Gruber came about. He played this 'independent' reviewer who 'understands' Apple and explains them in a world of sleazy sensationalist tech/gadget reviewers. His minimalistic website and personal take felt appropriate and sensitive to the people who work on these devices. It felt like he was defending things that felt worth defending.

Apple has become what it is today as the years have passed though. So the background around this guy has shifted. His writing and quality has remained the same, but you're right - it has become harder and harder to take him seriously. In part that is because he's defending positions which don't need defending anymore.