Apple’s ‘Hardware Reliability’ Tops The Charts While iPad Flounders In Cupertino’s 2023 In Review: Survey

Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) performance in 2023 has multiple positives – the iPhone maker dethroned rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.

(OTCPK: SSNLF) after its 13-year reign at the top. A new survey has revealed that its “hardware reliability” is also among its key draws.

What Happened: Tech analyst Jason Snell’s annual report card assessed Apple’s development in multiple categories, drawing insights from industry experts.

The report provides a detailed breakdown of average scores for each category, tracking their evolution over the past nine years.

The report underscores the remarkable growth of the Mac, especially the 15-inch MacBook Air and the Mac Pro, both now powered by Apple Silicon.

The report also notes the discontinuation of the Touch Bar in 2023 and the debut of the ProMotion display in the new entry-level MacBook Pro.

Snell’s report also touches on the success of the new 5x optical zoom camera and the disappointment with the new FineWoven iPhone cases. iOS 17 was deemed a solid upgrade, with features like Live Voicemail and Stand By receiving positive feedback.