I actually disagree completely. Your answer does not relate to my comment at all.

This is about “Apple losing the functional high-ground” (which they clearly had at one point) in terms of design, architecture and general “DX”.

All in comparison to its own previous high quality.

In terms of quality of products they still are best in their respective class IMHO. Security, usability and durability are still great/good enough. This has nothing to do with marketing.