iPhone 6 launch day scenes from Apple Stores around the world

The first stage of Apple's worldwide iPhone 6 rollout is nearly complete and launch day seems to have been successful, with huge lines forming at Apple Stores in nine countries from Australia to the United States [updated with video].

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 126

Apple wins patent for Steve Jobs-designed Fifth Ave glass cube

The iconic Fifth Avenue Apple Store glass cube, which was designed in part by legendary company co-founder Steve Jobs, is now a patented ornamental building design sanctioned by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 57

Apple's largest store yet will be its first in the Middle East - report

Apple looks set to launch its first official retail presence in the Middle East with a new store in Dubai's Mall of the Emirates, according to a new report, with the location said to be the largest the Cupertino company has ever built.

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Apple continues European retail expansion with new Istanbul, Den Haag outlets

Consumers in at least two European nations are set to gain more brick-and-mortar options for purchasing Apple products and receiving service, as the iPhone maker is readying a second store in Istanbul to open next month while a new shop in The Hague will host its own debut on Saturday.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 45

Apple promoting savings with back-to-school sales tax holidays in US

Apple on Tuesday launched an updated informational page, and corresponding email campaign, detailing how consumers in nine U.S. states can take advantage of back-to-school sales tax holidays for substantial savings on Macs and iOS devices next month.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 10

First look: Using Passbook at an Apple Store to buy iTunes & App Store credit

Apple on Thursday began offering customers in the U.S. and elsewhere the ability to replenish their iTunes Store credit through its Passbook digital wallet application for iPhone when visiting an Apple Store. AppleInsider offers a first look at how it works.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 18

Apple Store design and layout can be trademarked in Europe, court rules

The European Union's top court ruled Thursday that Apple's distinctive retail store layout is worthy of trademark protection under European law, allowing the company to enjoy the same legal cover on the old continent that it secured in the U.S. last year.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 24

Apple reaches accord with Saudi Arabian retailer to expand Middle East distribution

Consumers in Saudi Arabia will soon have a more direct link to Apple, as the iPhone maker has agreed to a deal with major book and electronics retailer Jarir Bookstore that will see the chain carry Apple's full product lineup and service customers.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 24

Apple job postings confirm six new Chinese retail outlets

The first phase of Apple's ambitious retail expansion in China appears to be nearing completion, with the company now advertising for available in-store positions in a number of mainland Chinese cities that do not currently boast a first-party outlet.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 1

Apple Stores selling prepaid T-Mobile iPhones, carrier starts iOS device sales at Costco

Consumers looking to make the jump to T-Mobile with a new iPhone or iPad now have two new places to turn, as the scrappy carrier announced Thursday that Apple retail stores have begun selling iPhones with prepaid T-Mobile service, plus Costco has picked up a limited range of T-Mobile iPhones and iPads.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 14

Prague to host Apple's first retail presence in former Eastern Bloc - report

Apple will open a new store-within-a-store branch in the Czech capital later this week, according to a Monday report, marking Apple's first brick and mortar foray into Eastern European retail.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 29

Apple brings back free summer camps for kids with moviemaking, storytelling workshops

Parents looking for an outlet for their creative-minded children this summer can take advantage of Apple's annual Apple Camp, in which the company invites kids ages 8 through 12 to participate in three-day workshops covering moviemaking with iMovie or storytelling with iBooks.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 11

Apple enlists architectural A-team for new Madison Avenue store in NYC

Apple looks to be plotting another architectural marvel with its new Madison Avenue store in Manhattan, as the iPhone maker has turned to the same team of architects and engineers responsible for many of its most iconic outlets.

AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 33

Rumor: Apple already restricting retail employee time off in Sept., its usual iPhone launch window

With Apple having opted for a September launch of its latest iPhone models for the last few years, the company is expected to follow that same pattern this year, and is allegedly restricting retail employee time off for that month with four months to go.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 19

Berkeley Apple Store glass entrance is latest to be smashed by car [u]

Continuing a recent trend of ramming vehicles through the all-glass front facades of Apple retail outlets, an unknown person drove their car into the 4th Street Apple Store in Berkeley, Calif. early Friday morning, and AppleInsider was sent exclusive pictures of the aftermath.

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