The reason this is a "big deal" is because the finger print ID is one of the 3 (or so) main reasons anyone would/should upgrade to the new iPhone, and if one of the 3 reasons to upgrade isn't a reason anymore due to it's issues, then it's important to make a major mental note of that.
Also, keep in mind that there are a lot of features on the iPhone (such as the key-pad ASCII password option) which even tech-savvy folk don't know about, let alone the layman. This option of using a PIN could be just as hidden unless a big deal is made out of this (educated speculation, I know).
Also, keep in mind that there are a lot of features on the iPhone (such as the key-pad ASCII password option) which even tech-savvy folk don't know about, let alone the layman. This option of using a PIN could be just as hidden unless a big deal is made out of this (educated speculation, I know).