iPad release date pushed back to April

Apple recently confirmed that rumours of a delay to the launch of the iPad are, in fact, true. Apple’s giant iPod Touch is no longer due for release in the last week of March, but is now set to hit the US market on 3 April 2010. As for Europe …

A delay in production has been caused by Apple’s apparent difficulty in sourcing certain components, and although the delayed release date of 3 April only applies to the US, it’s set to have a knock-on effect on release dates worldwide. Even in Canada, which, if I remember rightly, is not that far away from the US, consumers will have to champ at the bit for a little bit longer than their American neighbours. Across the pond, we’re unlikely to see the basic Wi-Fi version of the iPad (RRP: $499) before late April. Those of you who just can’t wait can always go check out the very first apps designed for the iPad as from 3 April, which also marks the official opening of the iBook Store. As for when we can expect the get our hands on the 3G version, watch this space!



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