Apple Offering Free 2-3 Day Shipping

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Oh crud, Christmas is just around the corner, is the present going to get here in time? Or am I going to have to pay an exorbitant fee to get it rushed across the country? In order to get your stockings stuffed with time to spare, Apple has started offering free 2-3 day shipping on online orders. … [Read more...]

Apple Store Now Price Matching On iPhone Deals

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Over the past few months, we've seen a number of retailers drop the price of the iPhone 4S, assumedly because a hardware refresh is in the works — most notably Sprint just dropped the price on all iPhone 4S models by $50. For the first time, it appears that Apple will be matching these price … [Read more...]

Apple Store App Gets Update, Express Checkout and Store Check-In Features

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The official Apple Apple Store app has just hit version 2.2, and with the update comes two big new features: one for ordering online more easily, the other for picking up things in store post haste — if you have an iPhone 4S. … [Read more...]

How to return an iPad

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Perhaps you battled the elements on an early morning Apple Store line or waited patiently for the Fedex driver, you successfully acquired an iPad 3. Today being the first day after launch, most have had a sufficient amount of time to spend with their new iPad. You’ve downloaded the apps that … [Read more...]

Apple Confirms 8AM Store Opening For New iPad

Just in case yesterday's leaked Apple store display wasn't enough of a dead giveaway, Apple has confirmed that yes, stores will open at 8AM on Friday for the launch of the new iPad. March 16th will see the same-day launch of the tablet in US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, … [Read more...]

Apple Store opening at 8am on March 16th for the New iPad

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Nothing says actual launch date and time like Apple signage via 9to5. Anyone camping out for this one? Lines will no doubt be long, given the 2-3 delay on shipping when ordering online. … [Read more...]

Apple Hires John Browett as Senior Vice President of Retail

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  Apple has announced that the newest major addition to their company is John Browett, senior vice president of Retail, directly under Tim Cook. Browett's background is working for European gadget giant Dixon, and previously worked with Tesco. Browett's position will put him in charge … [Read more...]

Apple ‘Lucky Bags’ Offer Mystery Bundle In Japan

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In Japan, they have a new year's shopping tradition where retailers offer 'Lucky Bags', an opportunity for consumers to purchase a grab bag of goods at discounted prices. Apple enthusiasts lined up, hoping their lucky bags would include an iPad 2 or perhaps even a MacBook. The lucky bags were … [Read more...]

Apple Store Grand Central Opening Friday, December 9th

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Apple this week confirmed the opening of the Grand Central, NYC location on Friday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. This is unlike any other Apple Stores, offering a mix of the Apple retail experience with the historic terminal. It overlooks the Main Concourse from the East and North East … [Read more...]

Self-Checkout Coming To Apple Stores Using iOS App

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MacRumors is reporting that Apple will launch an update to the Apple Store iOS app that will enable customers to self-checkout for accessories and other lower-cost items. Purchases made will be charged to the customers iTunes account. If you've spent any time in an Apple Store, there are no shortage … [Read more...]

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