First Apple, Microsoft retail stores to face off in California

Microsoft plans to compete directly against an already-established Apple Store in Mission Viejo, Calif., as the Windows maker announced this week its first two planned retail store locations, scheduled to open this fall.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 123

Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with "Guru Bars"

A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentative plans for its retail stores — and the high degree to which they'll imitate Apple stores, down to their layouts and even the presence of a dedicated "Guru Bar" for help.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 170

Apple retail stores continue to attract new Mac buyers

Apple's 254 retail locations managed to sell 492,000 Macs to 38.6 million store visitors during the June quarter, with half of those sales going to customers who had never before owned a Mac.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 27

Microsoft stores to open near Apple's; Steve Jobs at Coldplay gig

In a not-so-subtle move, Microsoft says its retail stores will deliberately open near those run by Apple. Also, Steve Jobs has shown a rare public display of his love of music by attending a Coldplay concert, and the first Apple store in Canada's capital city is due to open this Saturday.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 88

Police release surveillance videos of Apple Store shooting suspect

Arlington County police are still looking for the armed suspect who shot and seriously wounded an Apple employee at the Apple Store Clarendon this past friday and have released a pair of surveillance videos to the public that could aid their search.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 63

Breaking: shot fired, one wounded at Virginia-based Apple Store

An unidentified man fired at least one shot at the Apple Store Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia shortly after the store opened Friday morning, wounding at least one, a person with knowledge of the situation tells AppleInsider.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 123

Canadian iPhone 3G S buyers get late discount, Apple store option

With just hours to go before the iPhone 3G S reaches its stores, Canadian provider Rogers and its sister brand Fido have promised heavy discounts for existing iPhone 3G customers trading up to the faster model. Also, Apple stores in the country will finally let customers buy the devices there instead of carrier stores.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 60

Apple stores to sell iPhone 3G S at 7 a.m.; Safari 4.0.1, Bluetooth 2.0

Having already promised to open its retail stores early, Apple now says that all its available stores will start selling the iPhone 3G S even earlier than expected. Also, the Mac maker has released Safari 4.0.1 and Bluetooth Firmware Update 2.0.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 37

AT&T already sold out of launch day iPhone 3G S pre-orders

Signaling a likely repeat of Apple's iPhone sell-outs of the past two years, AT&T is already warning that those making iPhone 3G S pre-orders that they won't get their handsets on launch.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 190

Apple stores to open 8 a.m., AT&T stores 7 a.m. for iPhone 3G S

Apple has let fans know that its stores around the world will open up to two hours early to accommodate the iPhone 3G S' launch, while those eager to buy their phones at AT&T could receive theirs an hour earlier.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 47

Apple stores holding fire sales on last-gen Mac notebooks

While Apple retail stores this week have been waiting on the first shipments of new Mac notebooks announced Monday, the company has quietly introduced end-of-life pricing on previous generation models to help its shops clear remaining inventory.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 47

Last minute odds and ends: iPhone 3GS, notebooks, retail

With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference slated to begin in roughly two hours, a handful of last minute tips have surfaced regarding the naming scheme for the next iPhone, some brief changes to MacBook pricing that were quickly reversed, and reports of extended hours for retail staffers this week.

AppleInsider Staff 17 years ago 11

Apple's 2nd Beijing store to use classic Chinese design (photos)

An architect's portfolio has purportedly revealed a very different design Apple's second retail store for China's capital city — one that would embrace ancient traditions while thriving on the Mac maker's signature glass and metal.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 31

5th Avenue store brings Apple $440 million per year

Apple's two largest New York City retail stores are now known to be some of the town's largest retail cash cows, with the 5th Avenue flagship alone having drawn in $440 million in one year.

Katie Marsal 17 years ago 64

Apple launches new One to One personal training service

Apple on Tuesday detailed changes to its unparalleled retail-based personal training service designed to help customers get set up, get trained, and get going with new Macs purchased from the company's direct sales channels.

Sam Oliver 17 years ago 22

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