Finally some peace of mind to Apple iPad enthusiasts. Although we all woke up to hear iPad 2 delay today, recent report from AllThingsD has confirmed that iPad 2 event will be held on March 2nd. Reuters also confirmed that there wasn’t gonna be any delays for the event. So now let’s hope to see the thing in flesh next Wednesday.
The delay scare started with some analysts at Yuanta Securities in Taipei, whose note said the April launch could slip to June coz of production bottlenecks at Hon Hai, blamed on some last minute design changes made just before Chinese New Year. Then Reuters came back quoting a source familiar with the matter saying the delay isnt true, and Jim Dalrymple over at The Loop said its not true either, both products are on schedule.
On the event itself, Kara Swisher says several sources close to the situation told her the date is firm and its happening in San Francisco, with invites going out soon. Nothing official from Apple yet though, but thats how Apple does it anyway.
Feature wise, Reuters folks say they saw a working unit with a front facing camera earlier this month, and the case leaks we keep seeing point at a rear camera and a thinner tapered back. Dont expect a retina screen though, John Gruber says its staying at 1024×768. We will know for sure next week. Stay tuned!!
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