«Breaking News» Apple admits some iPads ship with a 'bendy chassis' - but says the $799 product flaw is 'normal'

Apple released the $799 iPad Pro in October and, since then, some reports have surfaced that it easily bends under pressure. 

Now, the iPhone maker has confirmed to the Verge that some of its 2018 iPad Pros have a slight bend in their aluminum chassis. 

The deformity in the device's casing is a normal side effect of the manufacturing process and shouldn't impact its performance, according to Apple. 

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Additionally, the firm said the minor bend in its chassis shouldn't get worse over time and that it doesn't consider it to be a defect, the Verge explained. 

Apple says the bend is due to the cooling process involving the iPad Pro's aluminum and plastic components. 

It can affect both the $799 11-inch iPad Pro and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which can cost up to $1,899 for the 1-terabyte version with other added features.   

Following the iPad Pro's release, several videos and user photos were shared on the internet that showed their device with a minor, but noticeable bend along the chassis. 

One video, posted on YouTube by user JerryRigEverything, garnered a wave of attention after he demonstrated breaking his iPad Pro in half with seemingly little effort. 

However, others have since labeled the video as a stunt, given that many tablets would break under the same amount of pressure, not just Apple's.

Still, some consumers had reported on online forums that their iPad Pro was slightly bent after minor use and without any mistreatment or an accidental drop.  

Others said their iPads were somewhat bent when they took them out of their packaging.  

'Today I realized mine has a slight bend,' one user wrote in the MacRumors forum.

Following the iPad Pro's release, several videos and user photos were shared on the internet that showed their device with a minor, but noticeable bend along the chassis 

'In less than a week it's bent. Just had it in my backpack after a weekend of travel.

'I'm disappointed on how easily this is able to bend,' he added.  

Apple told the Verge that concerns over the iPad Pro's 'structural rigidity' are unsubstantiated and that it 'stands by the product.' 

Apple released the $799 iPad Pro in October and, since then, some reports have said it bends under pressure. Now, the company confirms it's a side effect of the manufacturing process 

It's unclear whether users who purchase a slightly bent iPad can exchange or return the device without issue.

Apple last encountered issues with its devices when 'bendgate' erupted in 2014 over repeated issues with bending in the iPhone 6 Plus.   

WHY DID THE IPHONE 6 PLUS HAVE BENDING ISSUES? 

The reason for the bend is due to the iPhone 6 Plus being made out of aluminium.

Aluminium is a relatively soft metal and is fairly ductile and flexible so, if enough pressure is applied, it will bend and move.

According to iMore, no part of either of the new iPhones has more than a quarter of an inch (0.64cm) of aluminium in any spot.

This means that, in areas of the phones that are weakest, it’s possible it could be susceptible to bending.

This is noticeable in images, with many of the bends occurring near the volume buttons and the SIM card slot.

These areas have segments of the shell cut out to make room for the buttons and SIM card, so there is less aluminium - and they are more likely to bend.

To stop the phone bending, users need to ensure that they do not put increased pressure on the middle of the phone.

For example, do not have it sideways in a pocket, as your pocket will push it against your leg, possibly causing bending.

Putting it in your back pocket could also have a similar effect, so storing it in a shirt pocket or bag might be a better option.

Another option would be to make sure you have a case for the phone so that it can maintain its rigidity even when pressure is applied. 

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Main photo article Apple released the $799 iPad Pro in October and, since then, some reports have surfaced that it easily bends under pressure. 
Now, the iPhone maker has confirmed to the Verge that some of its 2018 iPad Pros have a slight bend in their aluminum chassis. 
The deformity in the device’s casing ...

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