Apple’s $299 HomePod is no longer able to be purchased from the online store because it’s been out of stock since this morning.
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First Apple Store in Italy won’t reopen on May 19 [u]
Italy’s Nave de Vero Apple Store will not open on May 19, contrary to information previously posted on Apple’s website.
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First Apple Store in Italy to reopen on May 19
Italy’s Apple Nave de Vero will be the first Apple Store in Italy to open as the country begins easing lockdown restrictions.
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Eero Mesh Wi-Fi HomeKit router now available on Apple Store
The Amazon-owned Eero HomeKit router system is now available to purchase directly through Apple’s online store, though units there are not expected to ship until mid-June.
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Eero Mesh WiFi Products Now Available From Apple’s Online Store
Eero’s lineup of mesh WiFi products are now available for purchase, eero announced in a blog post this morning. Eero devices can be bought …
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How important are physical Apple Stores in a coronavirus world?
Hughes tells Karen Roby that Apple revolutionized the physical store experience. Can it bring that experience into the online store? Read more: …
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SteelSeries’ Apple-compatible Nimbus+ controller has a 50-hour battery life
SteelSeries has officially launched the Nimbus+, a follow-up to the original Nimbus wireless gaming controller for Apple devices. The Nimbus+ can be used to play games not just on the Apple TV and Mac …
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Apple Store App Gains Dark Mode Support
Apple today updated its Apple Store app to add Dark Mode support, allowing the app to feature a darker interface when Dark Mode is enabled on …
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Dark Mode comes to Apple Store app for iOS
Apple on Tuesday updated the Apple Store app for iOS with Dark Mode support, allowing customers to shop for products through a largely black user interface.
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Apple is reopening 5 stores in the US — here’s a list of the locations that have opened so far
Apple says it will enforce precautions like temperature checks, face masks, and social distancing at its stores.
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Apple brings essential personnel back to offices as part of phased return to work
Apple is making plans to return employees to work following COVID-19 mitigation procedures, with some essential personnel already heading back to the office in certain regions around the world, …
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German data privacy regulator probes Apple Store temperature checks
A regional German data protection office reportedly has concerns about the privacy risks posed by customer temperature checks at Apple Stores that recently reopened in the country.
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Apple Store’s Temperature Checks May Violate EU Privacy Rules, Says German Data Protection Office
Apple has started reopening its retail stores worldwide, and is taking multiple measures to make sure customers and staff continue to stay …
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Apple facing data protection probe in Germany over retail store temperature checks
Apple is gradually reopening its retail stores around the world, as we’re tracking in our detailed roundup. Apple is implementing new procedures such as temperature checks to ensure the safety of …
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For Apple, Accessibility Awareness Happens All Year Long
There is a codified way of doing business at Apple, and accessibility plays a big role. Accessibility is part and parcel of the design process for new products and initiatives within Apple Park.
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When will your nearest Apple Store reopen, and does it really matter if it is shut?
Desperate to get into an Apple Store to get some hands-on time with the new hardware that’s been released? You might be waiting a long time.
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Apple Will Begin Reopening Stores Starting Today
If you’re seeing that rainbow spinning pinwheel a lot more because of all those hours spent WFH, you might be able to take your MacBook and other Apple products to a Genius Bar soon. As cities across …
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