According to AppleInsider, the problem was a “data reporting error within the tools used to report SSD wear” and not excessive use of the SSD.) ( Update : AppleInsider reports that the SSD issues have been fixed in the macOS Big Sur 11.4 update that was released on May 24.
Recently, users started noticing that new M1 Macs and some Intel-based ones are showing advanced wear after just a few months of use, a troubling sign that could cause drives to burn out years before expected. While it usually takes a really long time to wear out an SSD-likely far longer than you’ll keep your Mac-problems can arise. Since the SSD is such a vital part of your Mac, it’s a good idea to keeps tabs on its health. But there’s one thing you may not know about SSDs: They wear out over time. If you have a newer Mac, it likely uses a speedy solid-state drive to store files, apps, music, videos, and a lot of other important stuff.
