Apple has been the gold standard for retail since it ignored conventional wisdom and opened its first store in 2001. Since then, other companies have tried to match its first-class customer service and design instincts. While Microsoft made its fortune on …
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We visited Apple and Microsoft’s flagship stores in NYC — and the winner was obvious
Apple has been the gold standard for retail since it ignored conventional wisdom and opened its first store in 2001. Since then, other companies have tried to match its first-class customer service and design instincts. While Microsoft made its fortune on …
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Apple’s iPhone battery ‘slowdown’ to be optional
A software update will let iPhone owners switch off the “battery saver” feature that slows down some models, Apple has confirmed. The option to switch off the feature will appear on the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus models. Last month …
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The average price consumers are paying for smartphones is going back up — and you can thank Apple’s $1,000 iPhone X
Not too long ago, it looked like smartphones were quickly on their way to becoming inexpensive commodities. Amid a flood of new, lower-priced phones and a shift by wireless carriers in the United States away from subsidizing the cost of devices for …
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iPhone software update spotlights Apple secrecy on battery health
(Reuters) – Apple Inc’s move on Wednesday to give iPhone owners information about the health of their batteries reverses the company’s longstanding refusal to make such information available directly on iPhones and iPads, even though battery health has …
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Apple’s first store in South Korea opens Saturday
Located in the heart of the Gangnam area, Apple Garosugil’s 25-foot glass facade blurs the lines between the street and store. Seoul — Apple Garosugil will open in Seoul on Saturday at 10 a.m., bringing Apple’s products, in-store programming and …
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Apple shows off first South Korea retail store ahead of grand opening on Saturday
Apple on Wednesday posted a few photos of preparations being made at Apple Garosugil, the company’s first retail outlet in South Korea that is scheduled to open its doors to customers on Saturday. Located in the posh Gangnam area of Seoul, Apple’s …
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Regulators just hammered a key iPhone supplier for bribing Apple
Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work. The European Union’s regulator has ordered Qualcomm to pay a fine of 997.4 million euros …
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Apple to launch 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD display, but no 3D touch: Report
Rumours around the Apple iPhone series for 2018 have started growing, and now there’s a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicating that there will be three iPhones for the year. According to Kuo’s latest research note, which has …
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Apple ships 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017: Canalys
Apple has shipped 29 million iPhone Xs in Q4 2017, becoming the world’s best-shipping smartphone model over the holiday season. The adoption of Apple iPhone Xs was driven by upgrade demand in mobile operator-centric markets, where Apple’s installed …
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Apple shipped millions of iPhone X units despite sluggish demand
Apple has had a rather sluggish-than-expected response in terms of overall iPhone X sales since the smartphone was launched in the market. Despite such performance, a new report from Singapore-based market research firm Canalys has now stated that Apple …
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Teardown: Apple iPhone X
Apple has packed innovation into its new flagship smartphone. It is just over a year since Apple stirred things up by dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack. The iPhone X goes much further, although its launch has proved less controversial. The difference is …
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How to Buy a Refurbished iPhone
A refurbished iPhone is an iPhone that has most likely been repaired or rebuilt by Apple technicians after the phone had previously been returned to the manufacturer due to a defect. In some cases, a refurbished iPhone may be in mint condition, but is …
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Apple’s new iPhone X ad gets a little help from Muhammad Ali (AAPL)
Apple has released a new ad for the iPhone X, and it’s all about selfies. The short, portrait shot-focused clip features a recording of Muhammad Ali reciting a poem about his greatness while a series of photos cycle through. The iPhone X uses a special …
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Apple’s new iPhone X ad gets a little help from Muhammad Ali
Apple has released a new ad for the iPhone X, and it’s all about selfies. The short, portrait shot-focused clip features a recording of Muhammad Ali reciting a poem about his greatness while a series of photos cycle through. The iPhone X uses a special …
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South Korean Prosecutors Are Investigating Apple Over the iPhone Throttling Controversy
Prosecutors in South Korea’s capital of Seoul said on Friday that they plan to investigate allegations tech giant Apple deliberately slowed down older models of iPhone to push customers towards purchasing pricier newer versions, the Korea Herald reported.
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I had an Apple store experience from hell — and it’s clear there are larger problems with Apple’s retail presence (AAPL)
I got my screen repaired by Apple, and my phone bricked the next day. I visited the Apple store four times in a week, and each time was chaotic and disorganized. It all started because I was running late. While rushing up the subway steps one evening …
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