iPad 5 Rumors: Release Date 2013, Price & Features

It's been almost six months since Apple released its iPad 4 with Retina display, but rumors arose from people close to Apple indicate the company may release is fifth-generation iPad, so called "iPad 5," by the end of this month. 

Now it means that, the desks are cleared for the Company to start work on its next generation tablet, the iPad 5. Initially, the release date for the release of iPad 5 was March 2013, but this has passed away. Actually the original date was mentioned roughly after the release date of iPad 3, which fits the apple for its perfect Launch. 

According to the present leaks, it has been told that the iPad 5 will be announced on the 18th of June and will go on the sale in nine days later on the 27th June. This information is from one of the case manufacturers showing off its iPad 5case. Which is based on leaked information.

 Provided with the rumor, there has been a expectation about the release and launch in June. But we have to wait a bit longer to get an actual launch date. What Features Will Apple Include?

Back in November, China-based DigiTimes reported Apple's plans to release its next generation of iOS devices, including a new iPhone and a new iPad, "around the middle of 2013."

While rumors about the iPad Mini 2 are almost solely focused on its potential Retina display, Apple's next 9.7-inch iPad will reportedly center around a new display, in addition to the other cosmetic adjustments to its form factor.

Though technologies used to create the iPad 5 dispaly made the screen thinner, brighter and stronger, Apple is apparently very interested in switching to Sharp's ultra-thin IGZO technology for its next batch of iOS devices.

If there's one thing that we can be more certain of, it's price. Apple typically prices its new products at the same price as the outgoing models. If that's true, the iPad 5 should start at £399 for the 16GB model, £479 for 32GB, £559 for 64GB and, if the £80 price increase per model holds out, £639 for 128GB. Of course, it could be that the 16GB model is dropped, and the 32GB model starts at £399, with 128GB for £559. Mobile 4G versions should cost £100 more.

As we reported above about the new storage capacities, Apple introduced a 128GB iPad 4 for £639 (Wi-Fi only) and £739 (Wi-Fi + Cellular), which is just what we predicted it would cost. By that token, we'd guess that the iPad 5 will go on sale for the same prices as the existing iPad. Besides these information, we don't know much about the specs and software features in the iPad 5, but we have seen a few interesting iPad patents, including a built in Stand and backside Controls for gaming.

We expect Apple to release the iPad 5 between June and September 2013.