I've used Apple computers since 2003, I think the decline is unquestionable. As many others note, more and more little bugs and problems seem to crop up than ever before. Everyone in here has an anecdote, so here's mine- on my work laptop, the hot corners just stop working for no discernible reason, and I have to kill the Dock process to get them back. Many small things like that.
And I don't even attempt to trust big things, like backing up my data with iCloud or using Apple music. Hell no.
It seems clear they've stretched their talent too thin over the years, and the yearly release cycle probably also has something to do with it. On the other hand, their hardware comes out roughly yearly and does not exhibit these kind of problems. Their hardware is still very good.
And I don't even attempt to trust big things, like backing up my data with iCloud or using Apple music. Hell no.
It seems clear they've stretched their talent too thin over the years, and the yearly release cycle probably also has something to do with it. On the other hand, their hardware comes out roughly yearly and does not exhibit these kind of problems. Their hardware is still very good.