Consumers are already waiting for the rumoured iPad 5 and iPad Mini despite its unconfirmed release date in September.

It is speculated that Apple will introduce the next generation of iPads in September. This is supported by Apple's CEO Tim Cook statement that no devices will be released until later this year.

"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," Cook said.

According to rumours, iPad Mini 2 is speculated to feature a screen with a resolution of 2048 x 1536. This is almost four times the resolution of the present iPad Mini and is equal to the fourth generation iPad which was released along with the iPad Mini last year. AU Optronics has been rumoured to be making displays for the iPad Mini 2.

Other specs include a more powerful dual core A7 processor and a 7.9 inch screen. It will also feature a 10-hour battery life, a FaceTime HD camera, and an iSight camera with 1080 pixels HD video recording. Apple is also trying to reduce the thickness of the iPad Mini 2 by using the Sharp's IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) technology in its screens.

The iPad 5, on the other hand, is rumoured to have no bezels, and the whole form factor has been made sleeker. Horowitz believes this design indicates that Apple will be calling on Sharp's IGZO screen technology. Sharp, however, according to Horowitz, has been struggling, and its ability to deliver components on time will play a key role in the release of the next iPad.

However, the Cupertino-based company offers no official comment on the aforementioned rumours.

Below are the top 5 rumoured killer features of the upcoming iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2.

1. Remote Gesture Smart Controls

Apple is rumoured to incorporate motion detection features like the Air Gesture feature on the Galaxy S4. This feature allows users to control the device without physical touch.

2. Wireless Charging

Apple recently patented "integrated inductive charging in protective cover," whereby iPad Smart Covers would be equipped to charge the tablet wirelessly.

3. Fingerprint Sensor

Apple was granted this patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Oct. 2012, which has a two-step unlock screen process that imbibes a fingerprint reader to the bottom right corner of an iOS device. Moreover, Apple acquired Florida-based AuthenTec in 2012 which is well-known for its fingerprint scanning technology, fueling speculation that the next-gen iDevice could tout biometrics-like security. This particular feature adds security on the device.

4. Corning Lotus XT Glass with Sharp IGZO Screen Display

It seems that Apple want to give its consumers the best viewing pleasure in their smartphones. The fusion of Corning Lotus XT Glass and Sharp IGZO will give users crisp images and the strength in their screens. The iPad Mini 2 is speculated to include Retina Display.

5. DSLR-like Camera

Amateur and professional photographers will be delighted with the new feature of iPhone 6. The patent shows a system that would allow the iPhone to remotely control other illuminating hardware, which is a similar thing that professional photographers do when taking images with a camera.