 The iPad was initially only available for purchase on Apple ’ s online store and its retail locations ; it has since become available through retailers including Amazon , Walmart , and network operators . The iPad was launched in countries including Australia , Canada , France , Germany , Japan and the United Kingdom on May 28 . Online pre @-@ orders in those countries began on May 10 . Apple released the iPad in Hong Kong , Ireland , Mexico , New Zealand and Singapore on July 23 , 2010 . Israel briefly prohibited importation of the iPad because of concerns that its Wi @-@ Fi might interfere with other devices . On September 17 , 2010 , the iPad was officially launched in China . 
