Apple DELAYS launch of iPad 2 in Japan in wake of earthquake DISASTER

Apple delays launch of iPad 2 in Japan in wake of earthquake disaster

"Though Japan was originally scheduled to be one of a number of countries where the iPad 2 will launch next week, Apple announced on Wednesday that it has delayed the launch while the country works to recover from the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster.

The iPad 2 was supposed to go on sale in Japan on March 25. But on Tuesday, the delay was announced, and a new sale date was not revealed, according to Reuters.

"We are delaying the launch of the iPad 2 in Japan while the coutnry and our teams focus on recovering from the recent disaster," Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris reportedly said."