Apple reveals breakthrough product at big event: moral justice

Thousands watched as Apple held its first big media event of the year, eagerly waiting for news of a smaller iPhone and updates to its smartwatch line and Apple TV service.

Instead, Apple opened by talking about privacy, yak ranchers and the power of recycling.

Apple’s select few annual events are normally an opportunity to dazzle the press and public with shiny gadgets. This time, however, Apple attempted to dazzle with upgrades to its sense of moral justice — just one day before Apple and the FBI have a court hearing over its ongoing privacy fight.