I think that&#x27;s just a result of technology getting more complex and complicated. A light bulb is pretty reliable for its lifespan, and my Commodore 64 still works fine.<p>The latest iPhones have curved glass displays, even more accurate color reproduction retina displays, much more advanced baseband and OS, multiple microphones, etc, not to mention it&#x27;s thinner. These advances come with trade-offs - the more parts there are, the more likely it&#x27;s to break.