markbyrn

Let's review what Apple exactly says in the terms of service for Applecare+ in context. They haven't changed the language.

"Apple will either: (i) repair the defect at no charge, using new parts or parts that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability, or (ii) exchange the Covered Equipment with a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability. All replacement products provided under this Plan will at a minimum be functionally equivalent to the original product."

Of course, the HB lawyer's web page didn't mention, "a replacement product that is new or equivalent to new" In fact, if you google "equivalent to new" -apple warranty, you'll see nearly a million results, ergo it's industry-standard boilerplate warranty verbiage. If this lawsuit is won, these HB lawyers will have a lifetime career going forward.

you're swiping it wrong

Might have mentioned that the vulnerability does not affect newer hardware running on the A12 chip - at least in terms of allowing a viable jailbreak.  Even Forbes and it's hysterical "Apple's Unforgiveable Mistake" article noted it.  

Go figure that a company rated F by the Better Business Bureau with mountains of consumer complaints due to poor customer service would remove Apple Pay.

Shouldn't the title of the article be, "Artists who agreed to take goods for service were upset they didn't get cash"?