I doubt they'll want to admit that the phone requires an accessory for proper operation. I'm thinking they'll announce some sort of swap program for a new phon

I doubt they'll want to admit that the phone requires an accessory for proper operation. I'm thinking they'll announce some sort of swap program for a new phone with a non-conductive coating on it or somesuch. That way they can continue to sell their $29 bumpers for a ridiculous profit (which will make up for the cost of refurbing the old models).