To much surprise, Apple is keeping the iPad 2 in the lineup, alongside the new iPad Air. Maintaining its $399 price, Apple cited its continuing popularity and use as a reason for keeping the 2 1/2-year-old device around, a long lifespan in the tech industry these days.Apple keeps iPad 2 in its lineup for $399 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.