TS1398 Have Apple actually admitted the home button failures are a known issue?

I have had two iPads and an iPhone. I have known several people who also have iPhones and all, yes I say all have suffered with the home button failure. Apple should be reworking these devices free of charge with upgraded button technology, or have an app that replaces the home button on the resilient touch screen. I know you can use the accessibility option but it still isn't a tue home button.
What are your views on this?
Does anyone know if Apple have admitted failure?
Love to hear from you all.
Mark

Hi, I don't really want an app to replace the home button. I want apple to admit there is a weakness with the home button design and replace faulty units free of charge. An app would be an improvement... But not the answer.
I am amazed you have not seen a home button failure. Are you in the uk? Everyone I know has or is waiting for the dreaded lack of response from the button.
We were going to roll out these devices to all our staff until this issue appeared, now they have blackberrys. Never mind! maybe the iPhone 5 will not have any physical buttons, they don't need too.
Don t get me wrong, I think apples products are amazing but to fail on such a small detail that is so central to its function is disappointing to say the least.
Anyway thanks for responding.

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TS1398 Have Apple actually admitted the home button failures are a known issue?

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