Quality Control Issues
Apple’s known for touting superior materials and beautiful designs. But it seems like they might be starting to slip. iPads bend, iPhone glass is either better or worse depending on who you ask, various touchscreen defects, some wireless communications issues, HomePod rings, failing SSDs, and more.
Let’s back up for just a minute though. It’s important to remember that Apple’s a huge company that’s pumping out supplies barely fast enough to meet demands. It stands to reason there will be issues, and those issues will probably be sensationalized.
That being said, Apple is also a well recognized brand and their products aren’t cheap. Most people probably don’t like paying ~$999+ for an iPad Pro only to be told that the slight bend is all part of the design.