Got a tip for us?Let us know

a. Send us an email
b. Anonymous form

Istanbul Apple Store Taking Shape Ahead of April Launch

Tuesday March 25, 2014 11:22 AM PDT by Juli Clover

Turkey's first Apple Store is nearing completion, as seen in new photos posted by Turkish Apple blog ElmaDergisi (via AppleToolbox). Taken on March 24 and 25, the images show the progress on the upcoming Istanbul location.

istanbulstore1
Located in the heart of Istanbul's multi-use Zorlu Center, the store is said to feature a concept that includes a design with a cubic glass ceiling. As can be seen in the photos, the wooden frame covering the building has been removed, but the structure itself, said to be entirely glass, remains under wraps.

According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Istanbul store will be unique among Apple retail locations, spanning more than 20,000 square feet with a portion of the store located underground.

The Istanbul Apple Store is rumored to open on Friday, April 4. Both Tim Cook and Turkish president Abdullah Gül are both expected to attend the opening.

Top Rated Comments

TXCherokee

155 months ago

Yeah, but don't bother to download the Twitter app to that new iPhone. :eek:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26677134

Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

jayducharme

155 months ago

This is in Istanbul? Not Constantanople?

It's nobody's business but the Turk's.

Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

iPadPublisher

155 months ago

This is in Istanbul? Not Constantanople?

Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

melendezest

155 months ago

Dude, is that a skatepark next to it? That'd be sweet.

Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

ZOZO139434371

155 months ago

It's nobody's business but the Turk's.

For those who don't get the reference: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) (//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcze7EGorOk)

Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Gudi

155 months ago

I'm curious, is there a list of all Apple Stores ordered by size in square meters? :confused:

Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Read All Comments

Popular Stories

Apple Shows Off a Key Reason to Upgrade to the iPhone 17

Saturday February 7, 2026 9:26 am PST by Joe Rossignol

Apple today shared an ad that shows how the upgraded Center Stage front camera on the latest iPhones improves the process of taking a group selfie. "Watch how the new front facing camera on iPhone 17 Pro takes group selfies that automatically expand and rotate as more people come into frame," says Apple. While the ad is focused on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the regular iPhone...

• 83 comments

apple wallet drivers license feature iPhone 15 pro

Apple Says These 7 U.S. States Plan to Offer iPhone Driver's Licenses

Monday February 9, 2026 6:24 am PST by Joe Rossignol

In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future. To set up the...

• 112 comments

Why You Shouldn't Buy the Next MacBook Pro

Tuesday February 10, 2026 4:27 pm PST by Juli Clover

Apple is planning to launch new MacBook Pro models as soon as early March, but if you can, this is one generation you should skip because there's something much better in the works. We're waiting on 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, with few changes other than the processor upgrade. There won't be any tweaks to the design or the display, but later this...

• 225 comments

Apple Releases iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3

Wednesday February 11, 2026 10:07 am PST by Juli Clover

Apple today released iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, the latest updates to the iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. The new software comes almost two months after Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. According to Apple's release notes, ...

• 81 comments

Apple Expected to Launch These 10+ Products Over the Coming Months

Tuesday February 10, 2026 6:33 am PST by Joe Rossignol

It has been a slow start to 2026 for Apple product launches, with only a new AirTag and a special Apple Watch band released so far. We are still waiting for MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, the iPhone 17e, a lower-cost MacBook with an iPhone chip, long-rumored updates to the Apple TV and HomePod mini, and much more. Apple is expected to release/update the following products...

• 40 comments