Apple may be developing a 15-inch tablet to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Ultra

Samsung is working on its first “Ultra” tablet, and it appears that it isn’t the only manufacturer interested in the large-screen tablet format. Apple is rumored to be doing the same, developing a gigantic 15-inch iPad to compete in the burgeoning premium tablet market.

Apple’s 15-inch Tablet

According to Bloomberg, Apple will be a little late to the party, as its 15-inch iPad may not be ready for delivery until 2022. On the other hand, Apple isn’t known for being the first to market with fresh concepts, so it’s normal to expect Samsung to take the lead before Apple.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is expected to pave the way for larger-screen tablets, and Apple is already planning a response. Granted, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra may be obsolete by the time the 15-inch iPad is introduced, but the Ultra tablet series is likely to continue, thus newer variants should be produced every year.

More than an iPad

More than the iPad Pro series, Apple wants the rumored 15-inch iPad to be a mobile productivity powerhouse. It’s a multimedia tablet that compromises comfort for performance, but when propped up on a desk and connected to the right accessories, it can function as a desktop computer. The device will easily carry out complex tasks such as iPhone transfers.

In terms of multimedia, Apple’s 15-inch iPad could have a bigger profile to accommodate a more powerful speaker system. This demonstrates yet again a preference for multimedia consumption and productivity over mobility and comfort.

Wrapping Up

In 2023, the 15-inch iPad could be available for purchase. This should allow Samsung plenty of time to test the large-screen form factor with the Tab S8 Ultra as a launchpad, as well as figure out how to improve the user experience for future versions.