[droopyEyelids]

The author's boss had to present the inaccurate data, and then take responsibility for it.

Even if Apple wasn't involved, that would make me want to confess.

[kinlan]

I wouldn't even say it was that. No one asked me to write it, but I also want to make sure it was clear when and how the mistake was made. I'm not above pride in this case and in the long run I saw the two teams arguing over something that I had done and I value developers more than that.

[droopyEyelids]

That has to feel bad and I think you set a beautiful example for people who find themselves in this position in the future.