The Apple Wrap: iPad Production Delays; Mobile Advertising Plans; Wi-Fi Apps Pulled

The iPad from three angles

Apple’s iPad tablet is expected to hit store shelves sometime later this month, but now analysts are saying that recent checks with Taiwan indicate some slight production delays. Think Equity said iPad production was supposed to ramp up in February, but now volumes continue to be low in the first few days of March. Analysts at Canaccord Adams said the problems could limit initial availability to roughly 300,000 units this month (much lower than initial estimates of 1 million). [The WSJ]

— It’s still unknown what Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) plans to do after acquiring Quattro Wireless, a mobile advertising network, but a new job listing may shed some light on the matter. Apple is seeking a “Senior Interactive Web Developer” in Boston to develop a front-end Web user interface for the “development of compelling, interactive digital advertising experiences.” The developer will “be involved in client discussions, proof-of-concept coding, working with and adding to the existing framework, production deliverables and more.” The position will help the iPhone maker “redefine” ads on mobile devices. [Apple Insider]

Apple has pulled multiple applications that help consumers find nearby hotspots from the iTunes App Store. Developers of the WiFi-Where application, the WiFiFoFum and yFy have all reported that Apple notified them that their apps were banned for “using private frameworks to access wireless information.” Reportedly, apps that use GPS — and not Wi-Fi — to find local hotspots are still in the store. [Softpedia]

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