Apple Will Reportedly Release a 12.9-Inch iPad Early Next Year

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Posted August 26, 2014 at 8:13pm by iClarified

Apple is preparing to begin production of a new larger iPad in the first quarter of 2015, reports Bloomberg.

The new iPad will have a screen measuring 12.9 inches diagonally, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details aren’t public. Apple currently produces iPads with 9.7-inch and 7.9-inch displays. The Cupertino, California-based company has been working with suppliers for at least a year to develop a new range of larger touch-screen devices, said the people.

Apple declined to comment on the report but there have been hints that support the rumor of a larger iPad. A recent Xcode 6 beta brought new resizable iPhone and iPad simulators. A resizable simulator is the type of tool developers would need to test their apps against larger screen sizes. Bloomberg's prediction is line with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who said Apple will release a new iPad Air this year but will hold off on updating the iPad mini or releasing a larger 12.9-inch iPad until 2015.

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Eduardo - August 27, 2014 at 3:06pm

Iphone 6 4.7 = Galaxy S5 Iphone 6 5.5 = Galaxy Note 4 Ipad 12 = Note Pro 12.2 Apple where's your famous creativity?

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iFedUp - August 27, 2014 at 3:57pm

lol. Well said. But you missed something, Crapple's creativity is at stealing products and ideas from others and suing them for the same. As we all can see, they are really doing excellent job at it. #kudosCrapple

iFedUp - August 27, 2014 at 5:02am

Who said Crapple is slow ? They are not. Now this is the copy of Samsung galaxy pro 12inch. And they are fast enough to copy and started manufacturing. #BravoCrapple

Nuck Chorris - August 27, 2014 at 1:25am

Apple is gonna make everything BIG next year. I hear they're working on a 15" ipod touch and an 8" iwatch.

Great! - August 27, 2014 at 12:34am

The transition to ARM CPUs for the MacBook line perhaps?

Guillermo Martin - August 26, 2014 at 9:45pm

If they would integrate a digitizer like the surface pro that would be amazing for jogging notes down and better drawing for those graphic designers.

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 10:05pm

So what you mean is draw lines into words because I looked up what you said.

Guillermo Martin - August 26, 2014 at 10:12pm

I'm not sure what your asking... What I mean is that you can write on the pad with a stylus. Having an active digitizer allows a much higher amount of accuracy when writing and or drawing, very useful for taking quick notes and if you need to draw diagrams etc. The iPad currently relies on a passive system which is very inaccurate and illegible. I doubt they would integrate it though since it would probably drive up the cost when they are already going to charge more for the larger display.

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 10:19pm

What I mean is writing on the ipad that drawings become words. But compared to that, imagine the difference of typing and writing notes. How much space does both take on the screen, how clear, and how fast is either, because to me I find typing way better than writing.

Guillermo Martin - August 26, 2014 at 10:31pm

I think what you mean is handwriting recognition, yes the Surface Pro does have that and I would think it would be implemented on the iPad should they elect to include a digitizer in it. The reason wouldn't be so much to have handwriting recognition, but handwriting in general. Most people can write a sentence quicker than they can type it, also when taking notes in a class or meeting for example, often times there are things you can draw out, like equations or quick graphs etc. I've used the Surface Pro in college and it was extremely useful for the handwriting and note taking though, I couldn't get over the rest of it, hence why I stay with my MBPr. It's not for everyone, but I know a lot of people that would be interested in it. The active digitizer allows the writing or drawing to look/feel almost identical to paper, nothing like you see on the iPad now with a standard stylus, that's absolute garbage.

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 10:37pm

Then why not find an app?

Draken - August 26, 2014 at 8:29pm

I was so excited about these bigger size format tablet. So i tried 12 inch samsung one but gave it to cousin within couple of days usage. Its way too big just to carry around and very uncomfortable in bed. 7 or 9 inch size is way better imho.

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 8:31pm

I bet you had a "fun" time! ^@^.

Albert - August 27, 2014 at 1:03am

Did the 12 inch made you gag?

Anon - August 26, 2014 at 8:19pm

Unless there is some serious software enhancements, this won't succeed as a the "laptop" replacement that the market is looking for.

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 8:23pm

What about the64 bit feature? Besides the only difference between laptops and tablets is a regular keyboard, an adjustable screen without the stand (nice idea microsoft, a laptop that needs a stand) and no touch screen like laptops today are still built.

Great! - August 27, 2014 at 12:35am

How about they put Yosemite on it?

gamerscul9870 - August 26, 2014 at 8:16pm

Larger ipad and iPhone, and maybe the 17" MacBook again like a larger one to complete the "larger" family please?