It is impossible to conceive that anyone at Apple could think this was an improvement (either aesthetically or functionally) and so the only conclusion is that they simply don't care.
Whatever requirements drove this icon change; whatever process led to its approval; it is clear that at no point did the question "is this good?" factor in.
Once respected as design leaders, Apple has now transcended the very notion of design quality as a concept.
From: @BasicAppleGuy
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