On 21 March 2016 at the ‘Let us loop you in’ event, we got the iPhone SE, the iPad Pro 9.7 and iOS 9.3. However, spring 2017 was a bit of a disappointment for Apple followers: instead of a full-blown event the company quietly closed down its online store …
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Apple Has Taken Samsung’s Phone Market Share From Its Own Turf – iPhone Demand Not Slowing Down
It might appear as if LG is all set to overtake Apple, but Strategy Analytics does not think so. The first Apple Store opened in Korea last month, and it is going to increase the brand awareness of the U.S.-based company. In this manner, Apple will give …
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Apple’s obsession of form over function is hitting some folks in the face (literally)
But there have been setbacks. In 2011, an 83-year old woman crashed into a glass door at an Apple store and sued the company. Speaking of Apple stores, in 2014, one of the nearly million-dollar panes of glass in the Manhattan store was shattered by an …
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Apple seeks new trademark for multicolor logo, unlikely to show up at a store near you
Apple is seeking a new U.S. trademark for its iconic multicolor logo, commonly referred to as the “rainbow” logo, for use on clothing items, but don’t expect to see the mark adorning products at an Apple store anytime soon. Like many Apple filings, the …
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Concept: Creating a more immersive HomePod store experience with AR and Apple Music
When the original Apple Watch went on sale in 2015, customers who planned to buy the 18-karat gold Edition variant were treated to a premium shopping experience. Private, 1-hour appointments were offered to those wishing to try on the watches. These hands …
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Growing glass crack appears at Michigan Ave. Apple store in Chicago
A large crack recently appeared in one of the windows at Apple’s Michigan Avenue store, and has not only gone unfixed but actually gotten bigger, photos show. Image Credit: 9to5Mac The crack —spanning multiple feet —has reportedly been present for …
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Huge crack in glass of flagship Chicago Apple Store, present for several weeks
A huge crack in the glass at Apple’s flagship retail store in Chicago has been present now for several weeks, and appears to be growing … Our own Michael Steeber noticed the crack when he was visiting the store recently, and a reader has sent new …
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Apple’s Power Is In Big Numbers
There are times when I drop into an Apple Store at a nearby mall (two in the Atlanta area) and feel, well, a bit lonely. No, the Apple folks are friendly and helpful; no sales pressure. The place is crowded so it’s easy to feel a bit left out even with …
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Apple’s incredible new spaceship campus has one massive flaw
In late 2011, 83-year-old Evelyn Paswall broke her nose after walking into the glass wall of an Apple store. She the sued the company and was settled without any cost to Apple, according to a legal filing in early 2013.
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Apple store has no place in the people’s square
FEDERATION Square CEO Jonathan Tribe told us in these pages that the square faces significant challenges. Apparently, its buildings are deteriorating, its visitor numbers are in free fall and its visitor experience is old-fashioned. You’d have to forgive …
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B.C. creator of non-browning Arctic apple plans ‘aggressive expansion’ after positive U.S. test run
The Arctic apple, developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), was … as has the Department of Agriculture in the U.S. Carter said consumer surveys done in six store locations resulted in 92 per cent of customers saying they would be very likely or …
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Apple store worker, 21, who made hoax bomb threats to shopping centre because he wanted the day off work avoids jail sentence
An Apple store shop assistant has been spared jail after he made hoax bomb threats to a shopping centre because he wanted the day off work. University student Arjunbir Soin used his own mobile phone to make four calls on December 30 last year, claiming …
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Apple’s First Flagship Store in Thailand Appears to be headed to the ICONSIAM World Class Luxury Shopping Mall
It’s being reported today by Germany’s Storeteller site that the city panorama of Bangkok gets a new landmark with ICONSIAM. Should the illustration adequately reflect the future luxury shopping mall, Apple will be exposed to the first Apple store in …
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Save big: Refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 lands on Apple store
There’s no better time than now to get a cheap deal on the Apple Watch Series 3, now that Apple is starting to sell refurbished units. Apple’s online store stocked up on refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 units this week, giving customers the opportunity …
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Apple store artist impression at Federation Square is not the actual design
The maligned Apple store design at Federation Square will not be its final iteration, according to architects working with the government. The Andrews government rolled out an artist’s impression of the “flagship” concept store, which has since been …
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French pranksters face Apple Store ban for tax protests
Apple wants us to think of our friendly local Apple Store as a “community hub” or “town square,” but that apparently doesn’t include being a space for public protests. According to a new report, Apple has gone to court in Paris to try and prevent …
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Get 3 Months of DirecTV Now and the New Apple TV 4K for $105
To give you a proper perspective of how good of a deal this is, Apple Store currently sells the Apple TV 4K for $180. DirecTV hosts a similar offer year-round, but you usually have to pre-pay for 4 months instead of 3. Should you decide to cancel DirecTV …
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