Enlarged with a diagonal of 15 inches, the iPad Max becomes clearer

BOE,poised to become Apple's second screen supplier ahead of LG, has just modified the production line of one of its factories originally focused on the manufacture of panels for iPhone. This is how certain lines dedicated to 6.1-inch displays have increased to 15 inches, a figure obviously too large for mobiles.

However, MacBook Pros of this size were discontinued at the end of 2019, when their collection was expanded to 16 inches. But then, what does this novelty mean? ForThe Elec, no doubt: these are tests for a newtouchscreen tableteven more imposing than current iPads, which corroboratesMark Gurman's words on this subject.

A multimedia center for the home

With a 15-inch iPad, it would no longer really be a simple mobile device but rather a real multimedia control centeras offered for example by Samsung with its Home Hub. The idea would then be to bring together the actions of connected objects over a larger area.HomeKitor other shortcuts like cooking recipes or streaming apps.

Of course, the voice assistantSiriwould also be there, for a value proposition close to that of the HomePod mini but with a much better interface.

Pour 2023 ?

Always according toThe Elec, the BOE Electronics factory should begin initial tests on 15-inch screens by the month ofavril. Given that it then takes several months to experience the first results before Apple decides to place a mass order, it is therefore unlikely that the iPad “Max” will arrive in stores before next year.

Of course the name is not final, and we do not know if this agenda corresponds precisely to Apple's future projects. But with the market shares swallowed byAmazon and GoogleIn this regard, the time for a new player in the iOS users' lounge may have arrived. All you have to do is cross your fingers that the Apple brand makes an effort on the price side, at the risk of ending up with a product that is quickly abandoned like the iMac Pro or the large HomePod.