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Apple publishes support document describing 2018 iPad Pro manufacturing process, cites 400 micron tolerance for bends

Apple has taken another step in its efforts to derail the 2018 iPad Pro “BendGate” story, publishing a support document detailing the new iPad Pro’s enclosure manufacturing process, in an attempt to assure customers that the new device is durable and strong. The document, published late on Friday, describes the manufacturing process used to fabricate […]

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In leaked email, Apple executive Dan Riccio defends 2018 iPad Pro models against bending-based criticism

Apple, or at least one of its executives, has gone on the offensive regarding complaints about the high number of 2018 iPad Pro units arriving at least somewhat bent. In a leaked email, Apple Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Dan Riccio, stated that the device met high manufacturing standards and its flatness is “even […]