News Corp.’s launch of iPad newspaper is delayed

January 14, 2011 at 11:09a.m.

NEW YORK (AP) — News Corp. is pushing back the launch of the world’s first iPad-only newspaper.

A person familiar with the matter says News Corp. and iPad maker Apple Inc. have decided to delay the launch while they work out the technical details of how subscriptions to the newspaper will work. The person is speaking on condition of anonymity because the person isn’t authorized to disclose details.

The person says the holdup will be weeks and not months. A formal announcement about the new publication, called The Daily, had been slated for Jan. 19.

News Corp. has staffed bureaus around the country to provide material for the new publication. It will cover general news, culture and entertainment and will include video.