iPad Pro Release Date Rumors: 12.9-Inch Retina Display Tablet Expected Early 2014

Apple is expected to release a pro level iPad in early 2014 if we believe the latest rumors. According to The Korea Times, "The 12.9-inch iPad will have improved picture quality. As the Apple partner intends to boost its lineup for displays that have almost ultra high-definition (UHD) quality, the upcoming iPad will provide very clear quality similar to that of UHD.” Speculation of a larger sized tabled is not new as rumors of a bigger screen iPad have always been rampant. In July of this year, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Cupertino company was testing larger screens for iPhones and iPads. "In recent months, Apple has asked for prototype smartphone screens larger than 4 inches and has also asked for screen designs for a new tablet device measuring slightly less than 13 inches diagonally, they said. The current iPhone 5 has a four-inch screen, while the iPad has a 9.7-inch screen. The iPad Mini, a stripped-down version of its tablet computer, has a 7.9-inch screen." RELATED: Apple Black Friday 2013 Deals: Where And How To Get iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPhone 5s Discounts

Apple recently updated its tablet line to include the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina Display. The Air version of the tablet has a 9.7-inch LED-backlit multi-touch display with IPS technology with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 at 264 pixels per inch (ppi). Weighing 1lb, it is the lightest full-fledged tablet in the market that includes the new A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor. The entry-level Wi-Fi only model has a capacity of 16GB and will set you back $499 while the entry-level Wi-Fi plus cellular model starts at $629. The much anticipated iPad mini with Retina Display was made available last week in a soft release due to supply constraints. The mini has a 7.9-inch LED-backlit multi-touch display with IPS technology. The resolution of the tablet is at 2048 x 1536 at 326ppi. It also includes the A7 chip with 64-bit architecture and M7 motion coprocessor like its older sibling. The more compact tablet weighs 0.73lbs and the Wi-Fi entry-level model with a capacity of 16GB costs $399, while the cellular version starts at $529. Both versions of the tablet come in black and space gray or white and silver. RELATED: Cyber Monday 2013 Deals: Target, Walmart, Best Buy Preview Online Shopping Sales For Dec. 2

Black Friday is the best time to get some awesome deals on your favorite Apple gadgets. The Cupertino based company is known to offer their products at a premium and it is only this time of year when consumers can get the best deals. Black Friday is a major shopping day in the U.S. and with more than two weeks away, holiday discount shoppers are already on the prowl for the best deals this season. Target, Best Buy And Walmart are the top consumer electronic providers and will be offering discounts on a variety of popular Apple products include the new iPad Air and iPad mini as well as the new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Check out the Apple Black Friday 2013 Deals here!