A dubious new report asserts that a special edition of iPadOS 17 is being developed for predicted larger iPads. Here’s why it’s so illogical.
Apple might launch bigger iPads | Image: Harris Craycraft/iDB
- According to a recent report, “a special version of iPadOS 17” is being developed to support larger screens, such as the alleged 14.1-inch iPad Pro.
- According to the same source, the 14.1-inch iPad Pro may be able to support two 6K displays running at 60 Hz each.
- The report may not be true, but maintaining a brand-new iPadOS build solely to take into account for new screen sizes and resolutions makes little sense for Apple.
Reportedly, iPad OS 17 will soon support larger screens.
The peculiar bit of information comes from @analyst941 on Twitter, to put it mildly. The tipper also states that daisy-chaining Thunderbolt displays can be used to connect numerous displays to a single iPad.
In the same sentence, @analyst941 hypothesizes that the 14.1-inch iPad Pro may include several Thunderbolt connectors if it supports multiple monitors.
Even though @analyst941 foresaw the Dynamic Island feature before the iPhone 14 was shown, the account needs to have a proven track record.
Also, @analyst941 presented a ton of information regarding iOS 17 in a style that encourages trying everything and seeing what sticks.
I’ve heard there’s a special version of iPadOS 17, being developed specifically for larger iPad Pro/Ultra/Studio model(s), there’s a slight change that would give the 14.1” model support for up to 2 6K displays at 60hz.
This signals for a definite M3 Pro SoC in the flagship iPad https://t.co/7FcOyaZFdv
Why this rumor appears illogical to us
We’ll give @analydt941 the benefit of the doubt, but just so you know, this rumor needs to be treated with caution. Actually, Apple doesn’t have a good reason to create a new version of the iPad OS only to support larger screens in the future.
The mystery will be clarified, however, during the forthcoming WWDC, which takes place from June 5 to 9. At this event, Apple will preview the upcoming significant releases of its operating systems.