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Apple Store locations emerging from U.S. COVID-19 lockdown conditions, expanding retail operations

Apple is working to expand its retail operations as the U.S. emerges from COVID-19 lockdown. Per Deirdre O’Brien, the company has changed how its retail stores operate, such as creating Today at Home sessions, extending device return timeframes, at-home device repair, and other efforts. The company is betting that physical spaces will remain as important as ever for people tired […]

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Apple launches SignTime service, works to pair Apple Store and Apple Support customers with sign language interpreters

Apple on Wednesday announced a new accessibility called SignTime, which is en route to Apple Store and Apple Support customers. The SignTime service, which launches today, will connect people with AppleCare and Retail Customer Care teams using sign language. Apple says SignTime will be available in American Sign Language (ASL) in the US, British Sign […]

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All 270 U.S. Apple Store locations reported as “open” as of March 1st, 2021, pandemic safety measures remain in place

All 270 U.S. Apple Store locations have now reopened in one capacity or another since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. Apple closed every Apple Store outside of Greater China on March 13, 2020 and has been opening and closing them since. The locations have reopened as of March 1, and the […]

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Apple expands PRODUCT(RED) contributions to help support HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 relief efforts

You may not always love what Apple does, but with any luck this could be really helpful. Apple on Tuesday announced that it is expanding its partnership with (RED) to offer treatment and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Until June 30 2021, 100 percent of eligible proceeds from (PRODUCT)Red purchases will help fund the Global […]

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Apple offering gift cards worth up to $150 in Black Friday through Cyber Monday retail event

It begins. Apple has begun offering gift cards worth up to $150 with the purchase of various products. The retail event will run from Black Friday (November 27) through Cyber Monday (November 30). The company is offering Apple Gift Cards which can be used in the Apple Store or App Store, and customers can receive […]