iPad 5 Release Date News: Experts Stick To October Launch Of Next-Gen iOS Tablet Despite Media Event On September 10; New Discounts Offered By Apple

iPad 5 release date appears to happen very soon, especially as more discounts are being offered for the current generation of Apple tablets.

Best Buy and Apple's online store are now offering up to $50 off for iPad 4, indicating that the shops are in a hurry to the clear the inventory for the current-gen tablet, most probably preparing to stock new items, since iPad 5 release date is already rumored to occur soon.

The promotions for Apple tablets are particularly offered for the open-box items and refurbished products, as reported by Bostinno. Furthermore, as posted by IBT, "The company assured that open box devices has no damage and all accessories come with the device."

As retailers offer new discounts and price cut for Apple tablets suggesting that iPad 5 release date is just around the corner, the official specs, price and specific launch schedule still remain to be in a blur. Some Apple enthusiasts are betting that iPad 5 release date will happen during Septemer 10 media event, hosted by Apple, together with the unveiling of next-generation smartphone, the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, as well as the latest OS, the iOS 7.

As many peg for September 10 unveiling of Apple's next-gen iOS tablet, some are looking forward for iPad 5 release date to be set for October. Mark Gurman, with Twitter handler @markgurman, posted, "I still think its an unintentional statement, and I'd stick with October iPad launch."

Though Apple is still not confirming the official iPad 5 specs, the upcoming 9.7-inch tablet is rumored to arrive with A7 processor, 4G/LTE connection support, 5MP camera and a storage capacity which can be worth up to 128GB.

Expect more news about iPad 5 release date to arrive in the coming weeks, especially as Apple's September 10 event is slated to happen a few days from now.