The third-generation iPad mini was unveiled on Thursday. Apple calls it the iPad mini 3.

Here are the new features:

And here are the prices:

The cellular versions of this iPad model cost $100 more than the base price. Apple

The sole improvement is Touch ID; it's still powered by the same A7 chip as last year's iPhone 5S. The iPad mini 3 also still lacks next-generation Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, which is featured in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Its specs are the same as last year's, save for the fingerprint sensor and a new color option: gold.

Apple said the iPad mini with Retina display scored a 100% customer satisfaction rating among customers. "We think it's the unique blend of simplicity and capability," Cook says

Photos of the iPad mini 3 were leaked by Apple on Wednesday. They were hidden in a guide to iOS 8 and iOS 8.1, which was made available through Apple's iBooks software.