Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Larger 16-Inch iPad Next Year

[MakeAppleAwesomeAgain]

Imagine Phil Schiller introducing this thing:

It's a breakthrough in engineering. It's 16 inches accross. It's 3456 pixels by 2234. Some of you are really smart out there and have already done the math. That's 7720704 pixels. That's the world's highest-resolution tablet display!

 

[Techwatcher]

Apple could charge extra for a macOS mode on the iPad Pro. This way, those that really want it can pay for it and leave the rest of us free to enjoy iPadOS. (Curious how many of those loudly screaming for macOS on iPad would actually pony of the cash for it.)

Exactly. iPadOS in its current state with Stage Manager + More Space is fantastic. It's finally where I want it to be and I use it more than my MacBook Pro. Just need to port Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro onto it.

 

[SoldOnApple]

Has it really only been 12 years since the first iPad? Feels like a lifetime ago.

 

[kdekorte]

Thinking they should also bump the 11" to 12" but needs to be less than 1.25lbs

 

[Cole82]

At that size, they might as well create a Macbook "Ultra" where the screen can either be opened and locked to standard laptop position or rotated 180 degrees and flipped back down to use as a 16" tablet with Apple Pencil (or mouse).

Throw in an M3 Max or an M3 Ultra, give it a smudge proof OLED screen and you'd have the ultimate artist laptop! I'd definitely buy one.

People would claim it copied the Microsoft SurfaceBook at that point, which is a fantastic computer... but I'm pretty sure Apple doesn't want to be seen as the copy.

 

[mrat93]

Meh macOS isn't needed anymore on something like this. Just put the pro apps on iPadOS. Slapping macOS onto an iPad won't be as fluid as you think. Wouldn't mind a dual booting option though if it came to that though.

If they added:

• Sideloading
• Apple Music management for non Apple Music songs
• Ability to restore the OS from the cloud instead of connecting to a PC or Mac (most importantly)

… Then I’d agree. Otherwise, I’m forced to do things on other platforms, simply because Apple doesn’t allow it.

Whatever happened to cloud restore? Wasn’t that seen hinted in betas like 2 years ago?

 

[BobSc]

This will be the ultimate secondary display for Mac. Notice how I said it wouldn't be more productive on it's own? Apple really needs to converge MacOS and iPad OS.

They absolutely don't need to do this. That would be a huge mistake!

 

[Manatee]

Sure would be a shame to have all that screen space, and still not have a flexible windowing interface.

 

[MayaUser]

That makes sense since the 11" never got mini-led
They go with the 14 and 16" for the ipad pro same as the MBP..so no more different display sizes for Apple to build and pay

 

[Gudi]

It could be huge (sorry) in the asian market.

Don't be sorry. Best joke of the day. 😂

 

[eicca]

Meh macOS isn't needed anymore on something like this. Just put the pro apps on iPadOS. Slapping macOS onto an iPad won't be as fluid as you think. Wouldn't mind a dual booting option for both macOS and iPadOS if it came to that though.

That’s all I want, is the option to use macOS on a tablet. Keep iPadOS available for those that want it. Otherwise the iPad is nothing more to me than a gigantic iPhone that costs more than a computer. There are times where I need the big screen without the keyboard and trackpad, but I refuse to pay for an entire separate device for those occasional needs.

 

[Ted_Appleseed]

Release a new macbook 12" instead!

Although I'd be more excited for a redesigned iPad, I'd like to see a new MacBook 12" since it will be more realistic for them to make a super thin laptop that has a great performance with Apple Silicon.

 

[TechRunner]

Exciting Times are ahead of us. Especially on longhaul flights! 😵‍💫

Until the person in front of you pushes their seat back at full velocity and knocks your $2500 tablet on the floor

 

[prospervic]

Meh macOS isn't needed anymore on something like this. Just put the pro apps on iPadOS. Slapping macOS onto an iPad won't be as fluid as you think.

Precisely this. It’s not just about how capable the hardware, it’s also about the user interface and touch targets. Apple would have to invest quite a bit of money and time (to make this work up to their high standards) for a niche group of users.

 

[Ted_Appleseed]

Only 10 years late and we have iMat to look forward to.


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OMG, I saw this meme in early 2010 when the iPad just came out. Memories!

 

[IllinoisCorn]

Insta-buy

 

[Ted_Appleseed]

Imagine Phil Schiller introducing this thing:

It's a breakthrough in engineering. It's 16 inches accross. It's 3456 pixels by 2234. Some of you are really smart out there and have already done the math. That's 7720704 pixels. That's the world's highest-resolution tablet display!

I can almost hear his voice!

 

[mannyvel]

If true, it'll be the cheapest XDR display ever.

I've been thinking of getting a 13" air with a 12" IPP as an external monitor instead of a 16" MBP, since I carry my current iPad around with me anyway. The 16 would be a sort of step up.

 

[t0rqx]

It's not the hardware that needs to exceeds its boundaries but the iPadOS.

 

[Ted_Appleseed]

It'll start at $1,999 I bet.

Still just twice expensive as the Pro Stand.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

And there'll be enough space in-between the Home Screen app icons to park a bus!

 

[Realityck]

Too large to take on a plane? Here’s a 2014 20” Nabi tablet with stand. There are even 24” ones out there. 16” is a bit past being hand held. For education, architects, artists, photographers.

 

[Manatee]

And next, a 24” that folds to the size of the 11”. That would be easier to carry.

 

[Chytin]

Austin Powers would say: and it will cost...One Billion Dollars!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Imagine Phil Schiller introducing this thing:

It's a breakthrough in engineering. It's 16 inches accross. It's 3456 pixels by 2234. Some of you are really smart out there and have already done the math. That's 7720704 pixels. That's the world's highest-resolution tablet display!

I miss Phil Schiller. I wish Apple would just include him to introduce new Apple Products. Now we're stuck seeing arrogant/unpleasant Joz and some random Apple Execs.