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Apple isn’t really known for doing recalls until they absolutely have to

"Take the number of 'iPhones' in the field, A, multiply by the probable rate of failure, B, multiply by the average out-of-court settlement, C. A times B times C equals X. If X is less than the cost of a recall, we don't do one."

A modified version of the movie quote to fit the discussion

"the movie quote" = Fight Club, since yes, there's people who have not seen that movie, but we don't talk about that.

Which makes sense too. If Apple was negligent in the security space and these flaws were common then I would be all for a recall.

But Apple clearly has not been negligent in this space and they really have put forth best effort.

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