★ Temu Is a Comically Bad App

In this article, John Gruber shares his experience with the Temu app, which he describes as 'comically bad'. He details his initial order from August 2023, when Temu was the #1 app in the App Store, and his subsequent impressions of the app's chaotic launch sequence and the low-quality, knock-off products he received. Gruber critiques the app's user experience, the absurdity of its deals, and the overall poor quality of the items, comparing the experience to a souvenir shop the size of a football stadium. He also notes Temu's continued presence in the top 25 free apps and its slogan 'Shop like a billionaire'. The article is a tech commentary on the app's design and user experience, relevant to IT/technology discussions.