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avon b7 said:

I'm not sure about the requirement to return core parts but that's a minor quibble in the grand scheme of things. 

Requirements to return parts are common in many industries. The auto parts industry for example. You can buy an alternator, car battery, etc, and will receive credit back if you send them the old damaged one. It is not REQUIRED, but you are losing money if you don't. In most cases they will try to repair it and resell it as refurbished, or will adequately recycle it.

Which they included older models at the same time. I mean, who wants to open up their $1000 1 or 2-year-old phone, which might still be under warranty?

Just a few days ago two men were saved from drowning by their "smartwatch" All reports just mention a "smartwatch" and it's SOS feature. I am guessing it is an Apple Watch. They were Kayaking on the coast of Ocean Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The watch alerted the authorities and within 3 minutes the US Coast Guard helicopter was on the scene. Impressive response! Again, they always mention a "smartwatch" but I have not heard of any other smartwatches on the industry to have a life saving SOS call feature. It was all over the local news, but did not see it anywhere else. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/26f4e45 ... Nevermind, just saw it also on 9to5. Apparently the USCG did finally say it was an Apple Watch.