Good news for Apple fans who can't wait to know the iPad 5 release date and ultimately get their hands on the forthcoming iOS tablet from Apple. Recent rumors highly suggest that the iPad 5 release date is already set in September!

New reports emerged that the iPad 5 release date is already set as the volume production of the Apple device will already commence in early August. The Digitimes report stated, "Since upstream suppliers have mostly finished preparing for the production of the new 9.7-inch iPad, there is unlikely to be any changes in terms of specifications for the device."

The timeframe for the production will give ample time for the Cupertino-based tech firms to prepare for an iPad 5 release date in September in global market, without any expectation for more delays. The report said, "Pilot production of the device is allegedly already able to satisfy demand for the initial launch."

International Business Times, citing Apple Insider, reported that iPad 5 specs will have a fresh profile. The weight of the new 9.7 inch iPad will be trimmed down and it will most likely be sporting rounded edges with thinner bezel, as compared to the previous versions of the iPads.

Aside from overhauling major iPad 5 specs on the outer side, the inner components will also sport some powerful changes. Reportedly, the iPad 5, set to run the iOS 7, will have an improved Retina display and battery life to extend its operating hours and reduce the backlight LED from two to just one.

Similar to iPad Mini 2, the iPad 5 specs will also include GF2 touchscreen technology as well as the A7X processing chip, which will be supplied by Samsung.

In the coming days or weeks, more iPad 5 release date rumors will definitely emerge. Or even better, Apple will already give official statement regarding a specific iPad 5 release date, so make sure that you get updated with this exciting news.