January 18, 2014

Apple might be in works to release a 12.9-inch iPad by the end of Q3 - reported by digitimes.

According to Taiwan based supply chain makers,  Apple & Samsung to be the top tablet sellers for 2014 with shipment of  80-90 million and 60-70 million respectively.

Samsung's recent launch of its 12.2-inch model is expected to propel Apple to accelerate development of large-size iPads. Market sources indicated that Apple is likely to release a 12.9-inch model by the end of the third quarter at the earliest.

Both Apple and Samsung are working to roll out cheaper/liter model of their tablet. Samsung is also likely to launch more Galaxy Lite models, with prices going down as low as US$129.

Meanwhile, Apple reportedly has asked its production partners and component suppliers to develop new models of 7.9- and 9.7-inch tablets.

larger ipad next gen


Source: Digitimes

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