Methodology v1.0
2 change(s): 2 moderate | Durability score reflects mixed user reports: Consumer Reports rated durability as 'Good', but real-world data from 2025-2026 shows premature battery degradation (after 2-3 years), Lightning port failure, and reported slowdown/lag with newer iOS versions. Material quality appears reasonable per Consumer Reports but some component failures noted. Brand reputation signal reflects Apple's general trustworthiness but moderated by reported performance issues with aging devices and firmware-enforced update restrictions.