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

[AlexESP]

Actually... the majority of other tablets in the market failed, even Google's own projects. The only reason Apple survived is because the OS was so similar to their phones and was extremely easy to use. Microsoft has seen success with the tablet form factor, the majority of mobile Windows devices come with touch capability. Apple could add touch to MacOS, they chose not to. You could buy a MacOS touch enabled device and still use it with traditional inputs, just like Windows.

I don't understand why the loyalists have this "all or nothing" attitude when it comes these issues. You can bet, if Tim thought he could make even more money by adding a touch screen, they would be included in the next cycle. I also think you'd be shocked at the amount of people who would buy one... especially if a touch MacBook (Air or Pro) was sold alongside a traditional at a slightly increased price. I think you'd see the stronger sales on the touch enabled device. Remember... it was Steve himself that said there's no better mobile computing tool than your finger, when he launched the iPhone.

And before anyone can say Microsoft is a flop or Microsoft is horrible... they still have 76%+ marketshare. (backed up by statistics, see link below) So calm down, I own a Mac... it's just a fact.

Sources cited, you're welcome.

Desktop operating system market share 2013-2025| Statista

Microsoft's Windows was the dominant desktop operating system (OS) worldwide as of March 2025, with a market share of around ** percent.

www.statista.com

Steve Jobs was right: There’s still no better mobile computing tool than your finger

The late Apple CEO was right: Despite the invention of several clever technologies, there's still no better way to use a mobile device.

fortune.com

They haven’t failed in the PC* market. Unfortunately, we don’t have data for this, but I’d say people actually use windows “tablets” as laptops, and therefore have replaced the previous non-touch PC market, but they haven’t succeeded as tablets.

About “giving options”, every option given has unintended consequences for everyone: for example, if you now have access to touchscreen in MacOS, there will be more fragmentation for everyone, with some apps exclusive to the iPad form factor.

And yes, I agree that if it was profitable, Tim Cook would make it, but I think that’s an argument against any anti-cannibalisation conspiracy. First, because it would be (in theory) super popular and they would make it; second, because if it was so good, someone else would come and steal the market (both Mac and iPad) anyway.

 

[iAlrakis]

Perfect for macOS

Well there are rumors about an MacOS variant for M2 iPads. Guess this could be the dream device for many people.

 

[mrjohnnyglass]

Why do we need larger iPads when the pro apps aren't even on the iPad yet? Logic, Xcode, FCP X?

 

[prospervic]

$1999 for 512GB 16", and maybe $1499 for a 256GB 14" iPad, should be on point

Seems unreasonably expensive for an iPad, unless iPadOS 17 brings features (like local backups to external drives) and pro apps that make it no longer necessary to keep a Mac or PC standing by.

 

[AlexESP]

It's not even the keyboard/mouse that I need. It's the ability to multitask in ways a decrepit ancient laptop can handle just fine but an iPad cannot.

You don’t need keyboard and mouse but would like to multitask in a PC way on an iPad? Good luck.

 

[sorgo †]

Why 16 inches... Whatever happened to touch first...

I think a lot of the intention behind this product will be targeted toward artists, illustrators, producers, and designers. For others with a lot of disposable cash it will be another gimmicky shiny iThing status symbol.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Finally an iPad Max. A Max iPad, if you will.

 

[MrMojo1]

As others have already mentioned... what's the point?
iPadOS stinks and is very limited unless MacOS is installed. The iPad can't be used as a laptop replacement for serious work which is why many people still use Macs or PC laptops.
Watch the 16" iPad begin at $1,999 with 128Gb.
Imagine taking pictures or videos with it?

 

[iPadified]

This one is for artists - not MacOS.

 

[smulji]

Why do we need larger iPads when the pro apps aren't even on the iPad yet? Logic, Xcode, FCP X?

Actually, the library of Pro apps is growing for iPad Pro, unfortunately they're not from Apple. Apple definitely should have taken the lead with respect to this.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Perfect for macOS

I know there are a lot of folks that wouldn’t mind having macOS running on something like that.

 

[smulji]

I think a lot of the intention behind this product will be targeted toward artists, illustrators, producers, and designers.

This is exactly what the The Information report says.

 

[sorgo †]

This is exactly what the The Information report says.

Welp 🤪 I've never been the best reader...

 

[The-Real-Deal82]

Looking at the pricing structure for iPads, how much is a 16” iPad going to be, 10 grand??

 

[smulji]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1585303377210064896

https://twitter.com/x/status/1585304002576928771

 

[salz4life]

Man.... I remember as a kid my parents getting me a cheap 13 inch TV for my bedroom and I thought I was in heaven. My own TV in my bedroom. Now... we have 16 inch iPads coming. Amazing, when you think about it.

 

[PauloSera]

And I'll get one for watching video.

 

[4odomi]

Apple is developing a larger 16-inch iPad that it hopes to release in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a report today from The Information's Wayne Ma. This would be the largest-ever iPad model, topping the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

"A 16-inch iPad would likely be geared toward creative professionals such as graphic artists and designers who prefer a larger screen," the report says. No additional details were provided about the prospective device, which would have the same screen size as a 16-inch MacBook Pro, providing users with a significantly larger canvas to work with.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year claimed that Apple was exploring the idea of larger iPads that could further "blur the lines" between a tablet and a laptop.

Earlier this year, oft-accurate display industry analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple was also developing a larger 14-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display. Taking both of these rumors into account, it is possible that Apple is planning to release both 14-inch and 16-inch iPad Pro models next year, which would mirror the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Apple just updated the iPad Pro with the M2 chip, an Apple Pencil hover feature, ProRes video recording support, and a few other minor improvements last week.

Article Link: Apple Reportedly Planning to Release 16-Inch iPad Late Next Year

Apple is developing a larger 16-inch iPad that it hopes to release in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to a report today from The Information's Wayne Ma. This would be the largest-ever iPad model, topping the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

"A 16-inch iPad would likely be geared toward creative professionals such as graphic artists and designers who prefer a larger screen," the report says. No additional details were provided about the prospective device, which would have the same screen size as a 16-inch MacBook Pro, providing users with a significantly larger canvas to work with.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman last year claimed that Apple was exploring the idea of larger iPads that could further "blur the lines" between a tablet and a laptop.

Earlier this year, oft-accurate display industry analyst Ross Young claimed that Apple was also developing a larger 14-inch iPad Pro with a mini-LED display. Taking both of these rumors into account, it is possible that Apple is planning to release both 14-inch and 16-inch iPad Pro models next year, which would mirror the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Apple just updated the iPad Pro with the M2 chip, an Apple Pencil hover feature, ProRes video recording support, and a few other minor improvements last week.

Article Link: Apple Reportedly Planning to Release 16-Inch iPad Late Next Year

Load of BS, the 12.9 is too big already to be a hand held 😏

 

[Loge]

Actually, the library of Pro apps is growing for iPad Pro, unfortunately they're not from Apple. Apple definitely should have taken the lead with respect to this.

Growing, but still far short in many areas - eg. mathematical software, where is MatLab, Mathematica etc? Some Python, but not if you want the full mathematical and data science stack.

 

[Wags]

Probably not much R&D at this point just to make an ipp bigger. Apple likes to milk its product designs and keep upping the price.

 

[richinaus]

funny how as soon as I upgrade to iPadOS 16 and use the new multitasking, I am thinking the iPad would be awesome if it was bigger [I have the 12].......

this will most likely be a day 1 purchase for me as a creative. I use the iPad daily and it rarely leaves my desk.

 

[sahajesh]

Who the hell wants or needs this??

It will run an OS clearly unsuitable for a large screen and will be horribly expensive.

I suspect only Federico Viticci would buy this monstrosity as he seems to spunk off the iPad in general.

 

[4nNtt]

Let it run Mac apps like Blender or Xcode and I will definitely be buying one.

16" is a great size for illustration, sculpting, and modeling apps. Unfortunately most of those apps are not available on iPad.

 

[mi7chy]

School lunch tray goes high tech. This might catch on.

 

[Apple_Gabe]

I think it will be called iPad Plus? But I do agree that the iPad Lineup has gotten a little out of hand. I think Apple should just take a page out of their own playbook and use the current iPhone lineup as a template, with a regular and pro model with 2 sizes each, it's simple enough and caters to almost everyone like the iPhone does. But I would like to see a little less developing larger iPads and more implementing Mini-LED across the product line.