A supposedly leaked iPad 5 front panel photo is now circulating online. Does it indicate some truth in rumours that the fifth generation Apple (AAPL) tablet is scheduled for a release date in Q3 2013?

The iPad 5 is believed to be dubbed as a serious game changer in tablet games. Apple remains second to none in global tablet sales, but Android devices have been improving, too. In its fifth delivery, the iPad is reportedly going to delight both fans and casual users.

iPad 5 Release Date Q3 ‘Confirmed’ by Front Panel Photo Leak? (Image: @hihiapple)

A more robust Apple A7 chipset and bigger storage space are believed to be powering up the iPad 5. On the software side, it is believed the tablet will ship with iOS 7. Apple design master Jonathan Ive is on top of things on the design overhaul side, making sure the latest Apple OS will not disappoint, according to rumours.

In this leaked iPad 5 hardware photo, the most noticeable are the ultra slim bezels, which reconcile well with design rumours. The next full size iPad will reportedly look like a 9.7-inch version of the iPad mini in terms of look and feel. It means nearly edge-to-edge screen for a maximized screen display.

Apple.pro, the source of the iPad 5 photo leak, is supposedly reliable when it comes to iDevice updates. "Apple.pro had previously been spot-on when leaking an iPhone 5 feature months before the phone's September 2012 release," writes gadgetinsiders.com.

That a hardware photo has been leaked does not necessarily confirm the iPad 5 release soon. After all, what is a front panel compared to the rest of tablet components. Still, Apple CEO Tim Cook has said the tech giant will be introducing new products later in the year. He even dismissed speculations that there will be iPad and iPhone unveilings by mid-year or early Q3.

Which Apple device are you most thrilled to see this year - iPad 5, iPhone 5S, or iPad mini 2? If you have your eyes set on the full size tablet, the rumours are saying this is going to be the best tablet Apple has ever delivered.

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