Apple Watch won't be available April 24

SAN FRANCISCO -- It looks like anyone hoping to pick up their new Apple Watch on Friday, April 24 will have to wait a bit longer.

On Thursday Apple removed the April 24 availability date from its website, saying the watches likely won't be shipped until June.

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Demand for the watches has apparently exceeded expectations.

Reports say about 1 million people pre-ordered one last Friday, the first day orders were taken.

Customers can still order a watch, or make an appointment to try one on in an Apple store.

The Apple Watch is the Cupertino company's first new consumer product in five years.