Opinion: Apple Enters 'Slop Era' with Recycled Ideas

• Matthew Gault argues Apple has entered a 'slop era' in an opinion piece for 404 Media.
• The piece criticizes Apple for releasing foldable phones that are cracking and a touch-screen laptop.
• Gault suggests Apple is abandoning its reputation for innovative hardware.
• The opinion piece claims Apple's new direction might make the author consider buying an iPhone.
• The article does not provide details on Apple's official response to these claims.