Apple Retires iPad 2, Brings Back Fourth-Generation iPad for $399 | Re/code

The end of the iPad 2's ~3-year run

"Apple on Tuesday beefed up its entry-level iPad, replacing the aging iPad 2, offering a more capable model for the same $399 price.
The company is bringing back its fourth-generation model. While not as light as the pricier iPad Air models, the fourth generation iPad does feature a retina display, faster processor and better camera than the model it replaces."

Apple Retires iPad 2, Brings Back Fourth-Generation iPad for $399 | Re/code