The launch date is postponed whilst Japan recovers from Earhtquake and Tsunami.
- Apples iPad 2 is to be postponed whilst Japan recovers from recent events.
- Apple originally planned to release the tablet on March 25th.
- The launch is now delayed indefinitely.
- Technology firms are facing supply problems as japans factories shut.
- The delay by Apple is not linked to any supply shortages.
- "We are delaying the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan while the country and our teams focus on recovering from the recent disaster," said Natalie Kerris.
- The iTunes store owned by Apple has been accepting donations for American Red Cross’ (ARC) Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief fund.
- 100% of the proceeds will go straight to the Red Cross.
- The main focus in Japan is the loss of life; lots of businesses are facing hard times.
- Sony, Toshiba, Canon and Panasonic have all halted production, to carry out safety checks.
- Power blackouts are likely to happen causing more disruption to businesses and factories.
- The iPad 2 went on sale in the US last Friday.
- The iPad 2 is an updated version of the Apple iPad.
- The iPad 2 has twice the speed of the original iPad, has a cameras on both front and rear, and graphic have been improved.
- The original iPad was released in April 2010.
- Most retailers ran out of stock within a couple of hours.
- 1 million tablets were likely to have been sold by the end of the weekend Analysts predicted.
- Next week iPad 2will be on sale in 24 other countries including the UK.
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