The competition watchdog is seeking a $2.25 million fine against Apple for selling its new iPad as “wifi + 4G" when the device did not work on any existing Australian 4G networks.

The case was adjourned until next Wednesday to allow Justice Mordecai Bromberg of the Federal Court in Victoria to receive some confidential information about Apple's operations in Australia.

Apple CEO Tim Cook at the launch of the latest iPad model. Credit:Getty Images

Apple and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have asked Justice Bromberg to approve the proposed fine for misleading and deceptive conduct.

However, Justice Bromberg told the parties he was unhappy with the lack of information provided to the court about Apple's financial position, the number of iPads that had been sold using the “Wifi + 4G” name and how many had been returned, and the difference between how the iPads would work on a 3G or 4G network.