We've seen a growing demand for bigger tablets, and it appears Apple has seen this too. According to a recent report, the company is working on a 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablet device, and it could launch before the end of 2014.
We've already seen what a tablet could look like with a 12-inch display in the form of the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, and the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro with its 12.2-inch display, so it was only a matter of time before Apple came running with its own offerings.
This rumored 12.9-inch iPad is much larger than the 9.7-inch iPad Air and 7.9-inch iPad Mini. Furthermore, it is the largest tablet in the 12-inch range, which makes us wonder if Apple is planning to follow Microsoft's lead by launching its own keyboard accessory for the device.
The largest tablet device available right now is a device from Toshiba that sports a 13.3-inch display. We're not sure if that's too big for the hand, but it might very well come down to the weight more than anything else.
With the slow rise of Android and Windows based tablets, the Apple iPad has seen a decrease in sales. This also has a lot to do with Apple failing to make any major changes to the iPad line that gives consumers a good reason to upgrade to the latest and greatest. If the company can convince the crowd that upgrading to a 12.9-inch iPad is a good idea, then iPad sales could return to being magical once more.
Apple under Steve Jobs has always shied away from the slogan, "bigger is better." It's the reason why the iPhone took a long time to experience a bump in screen size, and the same can be said about the iPad. However, with Tim Cook now in charge, changes are being made as Apple is expected launch the iPhone 6 in two flavors, one with a 4.7-inch display, and the other with a 5.5-inch display.
Right now, only time will tell if going bigger possesses the magic that is capable of keeping Apple on the top for the next five years or more. Competition is getting stiff, and the issue in China is not getting any better. Suffice to say, the years ahead could be challenging for Apple.
