Apple could be working on an "iPad maxi"

There has been a lot of talk in recent months about the alleged draft of Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), to release a larger version of the iPhone, in keeping with the recent phablet boom but, thus far, we had never heard that there might be similar plans for the iPad. However, the latest leaks from the environment of the Cupertino suppliers in Asia have recently suggested that work is beginning in this direction with a “ipad-max".

Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), never has a company been too keen to experiment with different sizes for its iDevices, but in recent times it seems that it is opening up to new possibilities. If the growing importance of compact tablets ended up leading to the launch of the iPad mini y, according to various leaks, the rise of the phablets could have prompted those in Cupertino to prepare the launch of a iPhone with 5 inch, now it seems that also a “ipad-max”Could be on the way, although in this case, the decision is quite surprising, since it cannot be said that there are too many signs of a growing demand for larger tablets.

The rumors of this iPad The larger ones have emerged, as usual, from the environment of the apple company's suppliers in Asia and, according to these sources, the project for the new device apparently was born with the aim of increasing its usefulness for the company. professional and educational use. Its objective would be to compete mainly with the ultrabooks, following the trend we have already talked about on other occasions (especially as a result of the launch of the iPad de 128 GB) to facilitate, rather than try to avoid, the cannibalization of demand of the MacBook Air at the hands of iPad. Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), has insisted that it will not manufacture MacBooks with a touchscreen, but it looks like they might be considering a tablet with an optional keyboard and, in fact, not too long ago we saw one license yours for a hybrid.

With regard to the characteristics about this possible "ipad-max”, At the moment there is no specific information, except in what refers to the size from the screen, what Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), could be thinking of increasing considerably compared to the iPad, going from 9.7 inches at 12.9 inches. Its launch, in any case, would not take place before 2014Therefore, if the project ends up being confirmed, we still have several months ahead of us to gather more information.

Source: SlashGear.