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technology16 days ago•8 min saved

Apple Online Store Goes Down Ahead of Back-to-School Promo and Potential Price Moves

Apple’s online store is temporarily offline with a “We’ll be right back” message, triggering speculation about the upcoming Back to School promotion, possible price increases, or new devices. Downtime is commonly used to refresh pricing and product pages ahead of promotions or launches; Tim Cook has warned price rises are likely due to higher memory and storage costs, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the timing could be imminent, possibly tying promotions to any hikes.

via MacRumors|

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business21 days ago•8 min saved

Apple Closes Three U.S. Stores, Including Towson Union Shop, Citing Mall Declines

Apple will permanently close three U.S. retail stores—Trumbull, CT; North County, Escondido, CA; and Towson Town Center in Towson, MD—by the evening of June 20, citing declining conditions at the malls. Towson is notable as Apple’s first U.S. store to unionize (IAM CORE) in 2022; under the contract, affected employees receive severance unless a new store opens within 50 miles within 18 months, with right of first refusal if that occurs. Apple says it is honoring the agreement, while IAM CORE accuses Apple of union busting.

via MacRumors|

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business3 months ago•11 min saved

Apple to Close Three U.S. Stores in June Amid Mall Struggles

Apple will permanently close three U.S. stores—Apple Trumbull in Trumbull, CT; Apple North County in Escondido, CA; and Apple Towson Town Center in Towson, MD—in June. Trumbull and North County employees will transfer to nearby Apple Stores, while Towson staff can apply for open roles under their union agreement with IAM CORE. The closures come amid declining mall conditions and retailer exits, but Apple says it has opened 11 new stores since 2025 and that the move does not reflect overall performance.

via MacRumors|

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technology3 months ago•4 min saved

Apple's 50th Anniversary Expands to Asia With Chengdu Plaza Hints and Seoul Session

Apple is kicking off its 50th-anniversary celebrations with events around the world, including what appears to be a plaza performance at Chengdu’s Taikoo Li store amid a temporary closure, and a sold-out Today at Apple session featuring the K-pop group CORTIS at Seoul’s Myeongdong store, as part of March festivities ahead of its April 1, 2026 milestone, with photos promised on Apple Newsroom.

via MacRumors|

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technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Apple Quietly Preps NYC Experience Ahead of 50th Anniversary

Apple is staging secret activity at its Grand Central Terminal store in NYC, featuring temporary walls, lighting, and a growing queue suggesting an in-person experience tied to its upcoming 50th anniversary, with a related Fifth Avenue closure for maintenance and invites signaling a special event.

via MacRumors|

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gadgets4 months ago•14 min saved

Apple Bets on Budget Gadgets as Stores Brace for Surging Crowds

Bloomberg notes Apple is preparing budget versions of the iPhone 17 and a low-cost MacBook (plus other affordable devices) for a busy launch week, prompting warnings to retail staff about longer hours as bargain-hungry customers flood stores.

via Gizmodo|

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technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Apple Unveils Internal Sales Coach App With AI Assistant for Staff

Apple replaced its SEED app with a new internal Sales Coach for Apple Store and AASP employees, featuring the updated Liquid Glass design and an upcoming AI chatbot accessed via an 'Ask' tab. The app is available to employees (and via salescoach.apple.com) but is not publicly available.

via MacRumors|

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technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Prepares for Major 2025 Product Launches Including New Apple TV and HomePod Mini

Apple is expected to update its retail stores on November 12th, possibly with visual holiday-themed changes, but new Apple TV and HomePod mini models are unlikely to launch before the year's end due to inventory shortages and the company's focus on other products. Any refresh of these devices might be announced soon, but a release before 2024 remains uncertain.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple-store #apple-tv #homepod-mini

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Concerns Rise Over Scratch-Prone iPhone 17 Models Despite Stable Sales

Early users and tech enthusiasts are already testing the durability of the new iPhone 17 series, with reports of scratches on the aluminum body and videos of phones being deliberately broken or stress-tested, highlighting concerns about the device's build quality and durability.

via Mashable|

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technology9 months ago•1 min saved

Apple Launches iPhone 17 and Accessories Amidst Global Demand and Store Frenzy

Apple has launched its latest products, including the iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watch models, and third-generation AirPods Pro, available at Apple Store locations worldwide, with customers excited to explore and purchase the new devices.

via Apple|

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technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Prepares for iPhone 17 Launch with New Models and Promotions

The Apple Store is currently down in anticipation of the iPhone 17 pre-orders, indicating the launch of new iPhones is imminent.

via MacRumors|

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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Apple Watch Series 10: Top Deals, Features, and Market Leadership

Apple's refurbished store now offers the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 at a discounted price of $359, down from $429, providing a certified, warranty-backed option for buyers, although similar new models are available at the same price on Amazon.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 10 Deals and Updates in 2025

Apple has added the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium to its online refurbished store, offering a discounted, certified refurbished option with warranties, marking the first time these models are available refurbished from Apple. The refurbished models provide a cost-effective alternative to new purchases, with benefits like quality assurance and return policies, though prices may vary compared to current sales on other platforms like Amazon.

via 9to5Mac|

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technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Apple Watch Ultra 2 in Black Titanium and WatchOS 26: Latest Updates and Deals

Apple has added the refurbished Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to its U.S. online store, priced at $679, with full functionality testing, a one-year warranty, and a Black Ocean Band, though the Blood Oxygen app remains deactivated due to legal issues.

via MacRumors|

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business1 year ago•3 min saved

Apple to Launch Retail and Online Stores in Saudi Arabia by 2026

Apple announced plans to expand its retail presence in Saudi Arabia, starting with an online Apple Store in 2025 and several flagship physical stores from 2026, including a notable location in Diriyah. This expansion builds on Apple's existing investments in the country, such as the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, which supports the local app economy. The company also plans to enhance its educational programs, including the coed Apple Foundation Program, to further support Saudi developers and entrepreneurs.

via Apple Newsroom|

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