Rumours circulate of negotiations between the two vendors

Tablet maker could still have to buy rights from a second firm

UK customers will have to wait until late May for the tablet device

Evangelist criticises closed software language policy, says 'Go screw yourself Apple'

US actor Justin Long says vendor is ?going to move on?

Latest incarnation offers multitasking support

So the iPad, Apple?s first tablet computer, is now officially launched and on its way to an eagerly waiting Apple community. And I use ?first? advisedly, as there is much evidence of component purchases and design blueprints which indicate that the iPad is just the first of a new line of similar devices which Apple will be launching. So what next? A ?multi-touch? touchscreen iMac is now the next hotly rumoured product.

Tony Fadell wants new "amazing stories" to tell his children

18% of consumers interested in buying an iPad, rises to 24% among Apple owners

Vendor could also provide live TV subscriptions, analyst says