iPad 5 Release Date RUMORS 2013: Rumor Roundup on Price, Specs and Features / iPad 5 Revealed in October 2013? [VIDEO] [PHOTO]

The Apple iPad 5 has several rumors about its specs, price, and features, but consumers are wondering when it will be released. The release date is currently unknown but is subject to much speculation. It is possible that the release date for the iPad 5 will be revealed sometime in October of 2013. The iPad 5 price will most likely be around $399 in order to take the place of the now discontinued iPad 2. One of the main reasons why the iPad 5 release date is unknown is because Apple recently ditched the Chinese manufacturing company Foxconn due to their unreliability. Companies who produce Android OS products have also used Foxconn in the past to manufacture their good, so it is possible that Apple needs to find a new company to remain relevant.

Rumors about the iPad 5 indicate that it will be lighter and will perhaps have a wireless charging feature. Apple filed the patent in September 2011 for this feature and several sources agree that Apple has been looking for a way to integrate this feature into the iPad 5. The patent reads, "Integrated inductive charging in protective cover. An inductive power transmitter arranged to wirelessly pass power to a corresponding inductive power receiver unit disposed within the tablet device."

There are several rumors that indicate Apple will attack the gaming market currently dominated by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft with the iPad 5. There was a secret meeting held at GDC 2013, according to Pocket Gamer, where Apple executives discussed which games would be the flagship games that would be revealed with the iPad 5 release date. There is a reported tie in with the Apple iTV that would give Apple a huge advantage in the gaming market.

If you haven't already, take a look at this rumor roundup trailer for the new iPad 5 and be on the lookout for a release date from Apple!