iPad 5 Release Date Set For September Alongside Next-Generation iPhone? Walmart Offers $50 Price Cut For 10-Inch Apple iOS Tablet

iPad 5 release date proves to be more imminent as new deals are now being offered by a number of retailers.

News suggests that iPad 5 release date may occur at some point in October, as hinted by a statement from the Apple CEO, Tim Cook. As cited by International Business Times, Cook said, "Our teams are hard at work on some amazing new hardware, software, and services that we can't wait to introduce this fall and throughout 2014."

Despite this statement, there are recent reports suggesting that iPad 5 release date may coincide with the launch of a new iPhone, which allegedly will take place on September 10, during an Apple press event. If these rumors about possible iPhone and iPad 5 release date are true, then Apple fans are just a few days away from finally seeing the next-generation iOS devices.

Furthermore, reports about iPad 5 release date continue to strengthen, particularly because, more retailers are offering discounts and deals for Apple products. Earlier last week, Best Buy started to offer deals for their their open-box iPad 4 and iPad Mini, giving consumers discounts of up to $50.

Meanwhile, in preparation for the iPad 5 release date and launch of other new iOS products, Apple Store itself has been offering great discounts. Those who will get a refurbished iPads can save up to $80.

But most recently, signifying the looming iPad 5 release date, the giant retailer, Walmart, offers a price drop for its 10-inch iPad of up to $50. As posted in IBTimes, the current generation of iPad with Retina Display is now available for only $449, while the iPad 2 comes with a new price tag worth $349.

As for more news about iPad 5 release date and specs, according to a report from an analyst, Ming Chi Kuo, the upcoming tablet may feature an A7 processor, internal storage which can have a capacity as much as 128GB, 4G/LTE support and 5 MP rear camera.

However, all these rumors about iPad 5 release data and key features should be taken with a grain of salt until the Cupertino-based tech firm makes an official announcement about its upcoming iOS device.