[wiether]

I don't see how the Antennagate can be qualified as "acceptable" since it caused a big public uproar and Apple had to settle a class action lawsuit.

https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-antennagate-scandal-ti...

[8note]

it didnt end the iphone as a brand, or end smart phones altogether though.

how much did that uproar and settlement matter?