As nice as the Apple retail store employees can be, sometimes you just want to grab your merchandise and go. Per MacRumors, Apple is working on plans to give retail customers the ability to finalize their own in-store purchases via its iOS application for the iPhone, according to a new report. Perhaps arriving even sooner […]
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Reservations are preferred. Per AppleInsider, Apple on Wednesday began offering customers in San Francisco the ability to order a product online and pick it up in a local retail store. When checking out from Apple’s online store, a new “Pick up” option is available, from which users can select a store in San Francisco, Calif. […]
If you’re planning to snag an iPhone 4S, you might want to insure it. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, wording on Apple’s iPhone page suggests that it will be offered unlocked. The below excerpt is directly from Apple’s FAQ for the device (relevant portions in bold for emphasis): “If I lose my iPhone, can I […]
MacBook Air goes on sale in China
Continuing its march across the globe, the MacBook Air has gone on sale in China this week, Apple’s online store for Chinese customers listing all four MacBook Air models—two each in 11- and 13-inch configurations -for sale, but with lengthy shipping delays. According to Macworld, the 11-inch MacBook Air’s estimated delivery time, according to the […]
If you can’t beat ’em, follow their lead and eventually try to take them down. Per Neowin, Microsoft plans to massively expand its retail presence to take in the U.S. in the next 2 to 3 years, with an aggressive goal of 75 new stores to take on Apple’s own retail operations. The plans are […]