<p>The iPad Air and iPad mini Retina may see a small update in 2014 that adds a fingerprint unlock feature, new processor and a camera upgrade. The new iPad Air release date for 2014 may also come earlier than the 2013 release, but not likely in time to make the back to school sales that kick off in August and September. We also hear about an iPad Pro, or iPad with a 12.9-inch display.</p><p>Apple introduced the iPad Air in late October 2012 and started selling the new iPad Air in November. Apple announced the iPad mini Retina at the same event, but did not sell the device until later in November. The iPad Air retails for $499 and up and the iPad mini with Retina Display starts at $399 with higher prices for more storage and LTE models.</p><p>As part of the iPad Air and iPad mini Retina announcements Apple dropped the price of the iPad mini to $299 for the non-Retina model, and</p><p>Since the announcement Apple made one change to the iPad lineup, by killing off the iPad 2 and adding the iPad 4 back to the lineup as a $399 full size iPad with a 9.7-inch display.</p><p><a href="http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/04/10/ipad-air-ipad-mini-retina-2014-updates-5-possible-features/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/tablet-pcs/1307332/apple-ipad-pro-release-date-specs-rumours-price">Apple iPad Pro release date, specs, rumours, price</a> (Expert Reviews)</p><p><a href="https://gigaom.com/2014/04/10/ipad-air-2-specs-launch-fall-a8-touch-id/">Report: iPad Air 2 on tap for 2014, complete with A8 and Touch ID</a> (GigaOM)</p><p><a href="http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/547527/20140410/ipad-air-2-release-date-specs-features.htm">iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3 Release Earlier Than October - Analyst</a> (International Business Times AU)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dpSOqQnEQLvFQAMOm2bDHqyO5rgyM&authuser=0&ned=us">314 additional articles.</a></p>