iPad 5 Release Date Rumors: Leaked Photos Reveal Rear Shell And Specs [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

FanaticFone has released never before seen images of the new iPad 5. Tumblr

Most agreed that the iPad 5 release date was "around the middle of 2013," but now recent reports have revealed that Apple's iPad 5 will be released in April. Apple Insider also correlated the recent April release date, reporting, "the history of time between Apple product launch events suggests that the company will introduce something new in March or April. Over the past two years, the spring event has been iPad updates."

However, the autumn release date rumors have still prevailed. Jeremy Horwitz of iLounge not only claimed to have already seen the iPad 5 but he revealed that Apple's iPad 5 would not go on sale until October of 2013. If the iPad 5 is released this fall, it seems likely it will feature iOS7. And while the release date is still being vehemently debated online, leaked photos of the iPad 5 have provided us with a clear view of the rear shell and some insight into the device's specs.

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The new leaked images revealed two unreleased views of the iPad 5's rear shell. According to FanaticFone, the iPad 5's dimensions are 24×16.8 cm and weighs only 100 gram, which is both shorter and lighter than its predecessors. The most notable addition of the iPad 5 is the new bezel. When the original iPad was first released, its design possessed a thick bezel, which initially provided users a place to put their hands when not using the screen. However, with the fifth- generation iPad the rear shell images show the distance between the border and screen of the iPad 5 is much shorter and is now is measuring at 3mm. The thinner bezel gives the iPad a sleeker look and design.

In addition to the new design, the iPad 5 will be expected to include some spec upgrades. Apple's new iPad will possess more storage and a new processor. iOS 7 will be featured and will contain a flatter interface and a new Control Center. Lastly, like its predecessor, he new device will have the new lightning connector and better LTE support.

Check out all the leaked images of the iPad 5 from FanaticFone here!

The iPad 5 was also shown on a leaked video on which you can see the sleek aluminum rear shell.