As reported by SocketSite, revised plans for Apple's proposed flagship retail store in San Francisco's Union Square include new renderings of the location. The prospective store is now pictured to feature two–story sliding glass panels standing 44 feet tall and 23 feet wide, allowing the building to be opened up to the street. The store will also include regular glass … [Read more...] about New renderings reveal massive 2-story sliding glass panels of Apple's new flagship San Francisco store
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Apple Boosts Visibility of the Apple TV on the Apple Store, Considers Integrating a Wireless Router
Apple's recent update to the online Apple Store boosted the visibility of the Apple TV ahead of a rumored upgrade that could bring AirPort Express capabilities to the device. The Apple TV is now featured alongside Mac, iPad, iPhone, and iPod at the top of the online store. This suggests that perhaps Apple is ready to move the device out of 'hobby' status. Notably, Apple … [Read more...] about Apple Boosts Visibility of the Apple TV on the Apple Store, Considers Integrating a Wireless Router
Tim Cook Rejects Plan to Open More Stores on Thanksgiving so Employees Can Be With Family
Apple CEO Tim Cook has vetoed plans by the company's Market Directors to open additional stores on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, only the tourist-heavy Fifth Ave (New York), Royal Hawaiian (Hi.), Forum Shops (Las Vegas) stores were open on Thanksgiving. … [Read more...] about Tim Cook Rejects Plan to Open More Stores on Thanksgiving so Employees Can Be With Family
Apple offers Unlocked iPhone 5s From the U.S. Online Apple Store
Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5s in the United States via its online store. The SIM-Free iPhone 5s is available to ship in 1-2 weeks and requires a GSM-compatible SIM. … [Read more...] about Apple offers Unlocked iPhone 5s From the U.S. Online Apple Store
Apple to Integrate iBeacon System Into Its Retail Stores?
Apple is planning on integrating the new iBeacon system into its retail stores. iBeacon are a new class of low-powered, low-cost transmitters that can notify nearby iOS 7 devices of their presence, providing apps with a whole new level of location awareness, such as trail markers in a park, exhibits in a museum, or product displays in stores. … [Read more...] about Apple to Integrate iBeacon System Into Its Retail Stores?
Cellular-Capable Retina iPad Mini Models Begin Trickling Into U.S. Apple Retail Stores
One day after the surprise launch of the Retina iPad mini, small amounts of stock of the cellular-capable models of the device have begun trickling into Apple's U.S. retail stores. The company has been offering Personal Pickup of online orders since yesterday, but until now that service has been limited to Wi-Fi models. Model selection is currently very limited and many … [Read more...] about Cellular-Capable Retina iPad Mini Models Begin Trickling Into U.S. Apple Retail Stores
Retina iPad Mini Available In Stores Exclusively Through Personal Pickup
The Retina iPad Mini will initially be available at Apple Retail Stores exclusively through Personal Pickup, Apple noted today in a press release. Personal Pickup is the service that lets purchase any Apple product from its online store, and then let you pickup the device at the local retail store. Therefore, if you simply cannot walk in an Apple Store and hope to pickup a … [Read more...] about Retina iPad Mini Available In Stores Exclusively Through Personal Pickup
Retina Display iPad Mini Orders Go Live, Some Models Ship in 5-10 Business Days
As rumored, The iPad Retina Mini is now officially available to purchase via the Online Apple Store. Ship times are 1-3 business days for the 16GB and 32GB Wi-Fi models and 5-10 business days for the 64GB, 128GB, and all cellular models. In-store pick-up is an available option for some models as well. You can purchase the device in United States, Canada, Australia, China … [Read more...] about Retina Display iPad Mini Orders Go Live, Some Models Ship in 5-10 Business Days
Apple Store App Gets Passbook Gift Card Support for International Users
Apple has updated its Apple Store app with Passbook Gift Card support for international users in several countries including Canada and the U.K. When you’re on the go, the Apple Store app is the best way to research, personalize and buy products from Apple. You can also use it to make Genius Bar and workshop reservations at the Apple Store. … [Read more...] about Apple Store App Gets Passbook Gift Card Support for International Users
Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store
Apple is gearing up to perform some iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c repairs in-store. Sources say that Apple will be providing its stores with special machinery to replace the touchscreens on both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. These machines will be used specifically to calibrate the displays. The screen replacements cost $149 for each device, and this price point is significantly … [Read more...] about Apple May Soon Perform iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Repairs In-Store