Apple's iPad series has been a success for many years. Despite the interest over the company's 12.9-inch iPad, recent reports indicate that Apple will be releasing the product following the launch of its iPad 4. The tech giant will focus more on the iPad 4 compared to the previously reported bigger tablet. As the tech giant prepares for the release of its new slate, what can people expect? Can the iPad 4 deliver?

According to Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI Securities, Apple may be working on the refreshed line of iPad Air for 2014. The tech giant may delay the release of another iPad Mini and a 12.9-inch iPad Pro for 2015. The analyst predicted that the upcoming iPad will be featuring a Touch ID fingerprint sensor and A8 processor. Likewise, the analyst also noted that the Air will be the only slate under Apple for 2014.

The reason for the delay of the next tablets is Apple's move into concentrating resources under the Retina iPad Mini to the development of the 12.9-inch iPad. Kuo believes that the 12.9-inch iPad will be debuting late this year or early in 2015. The supply will also be limited. It appears Apple will be testing the device first to see how the market will be receiving it.

As noted in reports, Kuo indicated: "Compared with lower-margin iPad mini with Retina display, which shipments has been tepid, higher-margin iPad Air was a hot selling item in 4Q13, which will slow Apple in developing new iPad mini models. We believe Apple plans to launch upgraded iPad Air early this year, and will accelerate development of 12.9" iPad."

"As such, more resources will be allocated to these two products, which will affect the progress of the development of new iPad mini. All told, we think chances of the debut of a new iPad mini in 2H14 are slim. In addition, the 12.9" iPad is unlikely to be offered in 2014. For these reasons, we predict the only new iPad product in 2H14 will be the upgraded iPad Air."

Likewise, Apple Insider reported that Kuo added that the 12.9-inch iPad will be driving developers to product more interactive apps catering to devices with bigger screens. People will have to wait for Apple to confirm the release and specs.