The rumored launch of Apple's highly-anticipated iPad Mini is barely a day away, and rumors are rife that the Cupertino-based company will also release a tweaked version of its third-generation iPad alongside the smaller tablet at the Oct. 23 event.

Earlier in July this year, it had been rumored that Apple would be adding its new Lightning connector to the 9.7-inch iPad as well. However, those rumors had died down, but now 9to5Mac reports that its sources indicate that a refreshed iPad with the Lightning connector and 4G LTE capability is on the cards.

"Apple will announce a refreshed version of its full-sized, 9.7-inch Retina display iPad at its media event October 23rd, according to our sources. These people say that the new version of the iPad will retain the same $499, $599, and $699 WiFi-only price points, and the LTE line will retain the current $629, $729, and $829 pricing. With no price changes or additional storage capacities, we believe that the storage options of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB will also be retained," reported 9to5Mac.

Rumors for the tweaked iPad indicate a shift to the new indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) display technology, improved heat dissipation, 4G LTE support, and backlight changes. Speculation is also rife that the iPad may incorporate the new A6 processor found on the iPhone 5.

Additionally, in a separate report 9to5Mac reported that "authors of blog Apple.Pro have posted a photo of what appears to be the shell for the upcoming tweaked third-generation iPad with a Lightning port. No other changes appear to be shown in this image. That is in line with expectations of this being a very minor refresh." The alleged photo shows the Lightning port but does not reveal any other changes.

Come Oct. 23 whether the revamped iPad rumors hold true will be revealed.