Apple takes store down ahead of Apple Vision Pro pre-orders

As ever on the day of a major release, Apple has taken down the online Apple Store — at least in the US — and will reopen later for the start of Apple Vision Pro orders.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple Hongdae opens January 20 in Seoul, South Korea

Seoul's seventh Apple Store opens on Saturday, January 20, with a special Today at Apple Pop-Up Studio featuring hip-hop artist Beenzino.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 2

Apple gets FCC approval for Apple Vision Pro ahead of pre-order start

Apple Vision Pro has gained FCC approval for use in the United States, just ahead of pre-orders opening on the Apple Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Apple Vision Pro customers face a 25-minute in-store sales pitch

Apple customers wanting to buy an Apple Vision Pro may have to sit through a lengthy sales pitch, including a 25-minute in-store demonstration on how to use the headset.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 68

What you need to order Apple Vision Pro from the Apple Store online

Apple has revealed what buyers will need to do — and to have ready — when they order an Apple Vision Pro.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 17

Apple opening retail locations early on Feb. 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos

Apple has announced that it will open its brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations early on February 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos — but there may be lines given that the demos are first-come first-served.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

Apple Vision Pro will ship to customers on February 2

Apple has finally nailed down the release date of the Apple Vision Pro in the United States, with it reaching customer hands starting on February 2, following a brief pre-order period.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 35

Apple Vision Pro expected to launch in February

Apple is starting to prepare for the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, with stock arriving at distribution centers and stores getting ready for a release in February.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 10

Apple moves to settle gift card scam lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay an as-yet undisclosed sum to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the company knowingly profited from scammers who stole its gift cards.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 12

Apple halts Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in U.S. Apple Stores ahead of ITC ban

Apple is no longer selling the Apple Watch Series 9 nor the Apple Watch Ultra 2 through its U.S. Apple Stores, ready for the expected ITC sales ban on December 25.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 4

Apple Store Infinite Loop is closing for good January 20

The Infinite Loop campus is only a few minutes away from Apple Park, and both locations run Apple Stores, at least until January 20 when the old campus store is set to finally close.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 4

Barcelona Apple Store union will strike on December 23

Apple employees at an Apple Store in Barcelona are going on strike on December 23, with demands including holiday bonuses and better scheduling.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

North Carolina's new Apple store set to open early & ahead of holidays

Apple's new retail location in the Charlotte, North Carolina region is set to open earlier than expected, and just in time for holiday shopping.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

Apple's AR ambitions could expand into Personal Shopping and tech support sessions

Using hardware like Apple Vision Pro, future Apple Store Personal Shoppers could demonstrate devices to users, and show the products interactively within the customer's home.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

How Steve Jobs saved Apple with the online Apple Store

Alongside the return of Steve Jobs and the advent of the iMac and iPod, Apple's first online store played a crucial role in the company's survival and resurgence. It officially opened for business on November 10, 1997 and has been online ever since — except when Apple takes it offline to promote the launch of new products.

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