Did Apple confirm this wasn't part of the design? Has this 'defect' as you say been confirmed a flaw? What about the iPhones that have been subjected to water with this gap? All the Plus variants I have seen, have this. There have been zero reports on this being a defect. Where is your evidence saying otherwise?
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The gap has been reported on the Plus model and I contacted Apple Care, they stated it's not been reported as an issue if the iPhone has not been subjected to water damage. What's considered widespread? Do you have numbers/citations to prove this or are you going by anecdotal threads?