A tablet that won't flex or scratch: Apple may use titanium in future iPads

We don’t know about you, but we still have not forgotten the failed (in terms of durability) iPad Pro 2018, which bent and scratched like a regular sheet of cardboard. But Apple seems to have found a solution to this problem.

Titan is the head of everything

A fresh report from China says Apple is considering using titanium alloys for iPad cases. Compared to stainless steel, titanium alloys are harder and more scratch resistant.

Apple recently applied for numerous patents related to titanium alloy cases. In the future, devices that can use titanium alloy include MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones. But it looks like the iPhone and iPad Pro will only have a titanium frame and a glass back to enable wireless charging.

When it comes to aesthetics, titanium is nowhere near as attractive in appearance as it is durable. But the report says Apple has developed a sandblasting, etching and chemical process that can give the titanium shell a glossy finish, making it more attractive. Apple is also exploring the possibility of using thin oxide coatings on surfaces to address fingerprint issues.

A source: Mydrivers