According to a Reuters source, the Apple iPad 2 is expected to launch March 2, despite speculation that the release of the tablet may be delayed to June.

A source told Reuters that Apple is planning a release schedule similar to the first iPad, which went on sale April 2010. Apple is slated to host an event March 2, where another source says the company will unveil the new iteration of the popular tablet.

But, according to a Yuanta Securities note, the next version would come out two months later than the original iPad because component makers were forced to alter their production processes after Apple made changes to the design. 

In other tablet news, it appears that Verizon will be charging new Motorola Xoom and Galaxy Tab users their first month's data charges at activation. This policy will of course have no effect on Wi-Fi-only models.