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Apple edges closer to offering in-store pickup for Apple Watch

You might be able to pick up an Apple Watch from an Apple Store location in the relatively near future. Following a change to its web site, Apple is apparently preparing to have the Apple Watch available as an in-store item that can be picked up in the United States and other launch countries. The […]

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Apple Watch reservations to be limited to one unit per customer, limited stock expected

It’s one Apple Watch reservation at a time for in-store pickup, ladies and gentlemen. Sources have confirmed that customers will be limited to one Apple Watch each through Apple’s Reserve and Pickup service. Customers in the United States and other launch countries will have to present a valid government-issued photo ID upon pickup. Apple has […]

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Apple to include “kill switch” feature in iOS 7, require Apple ID and password to reenable stolen devices

This shouldn’t be overlooked. According to CNN, Apple will add an Activation Lock features as part of iOS 7. The feature, which functions as a “kill switch”, will require an Apple ID and password before an iOS device’s “Find My iPhone” feature can be turned off or any data can be erased. At a keynote […]

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Apple rolls out two-step ID recovery option to additional countries

This might help keep your Apple ID credentials a bit safer. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Apple recently introduced two-step verification for your Apple ID in certain countries, and the process is now being expanded to the rest of the world. The feature, which requires two different codes for verifying your Apple ID was initially […]

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Apple adds two-step verification, other new features to iCloud security

When in doubt, beef up the ol’ security system a bit… On Thursday, Apple has rolled out a new two-step verification service for iCloud and Apple ID users. This functionality greatly enhances the security of Apple accounts because it requires users to use a trusted device and an extra security code. Per 9to5Mac, the security […]