The "rumors" of a bigger iPad are a joke, but they're spreading like wildfire. If you need proof why it isn't happening (anytime in the next few years at least), just take a look at Samsung's newest 12.2" abomination.

Comments on the tablet from the report:

"Simply isn't designed for optimum portability"
"too awkward to hold for long periods of time"
"we were hard-pressed to find any variation between the 12.2-incher and the Note 10.1 2014 edition"

Personally, I'm holding out for the 12.2" phone version.