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Apple Cancels Federation Square Store in Australia After Demolition Plans Were Denied
Apple has shelved plans to build a new flagship Apple Store at the Federation Square shopping center in Melbourne, Australia after heritage authorities refused an application to demolish the Yarra Building that's already on the site.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age Heritage Victoria today said that the Yarra Building could not be torn down as it would result in an...
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Apple Store Pickup Now Available for New iPad Mini and iPad Air
Apple today activated in-store pickup for its new iPad mini and iPad Air models in the United States, Canada, Australia, and select other countries.
This feature enables customers to purchase a new iPad on Apple.com and pick it up at a nearby Apple Store at a designated time. The tool can also be used to monitor inventory of the new iPads at Apple Stores based on zip or postal code, with...

Two Beautiful New Apple Stores Expected to Open Soon in Singapore
Apple's first and only retail store in Singapore opened at the Knightsbridge Mall shopping complex on Orchard Road in 2017. Now, a report says the iPhone maker plans to open two additional stores in the island country later this year.
A render of Jewel Changi Airport
The Straits Times reports that one of Apple's new stores will open at Jewel Changi Airport within Singapore's main airport. The ...

Apple Store App Gains Revamped Sessions Tab, Easier Access to Trade-In Values
Apple today updated its Apple Store app to version 5.3, introducing a redesigned Sessions tab at the bottom of the app that houses dozens of new Today at Apple sessions that Apple users can sign up to attend.
Apple says that it's also now easier to check the trade-in values of your devices when using the Apple Store app.
You'll see trade-in options when purchasing a new iPhone, iPad,...

Apple Store in Southern California Warning Customers About Fraudulent Phone Calls
Apple is warning customers who receive unsolicited phone calls claiming to be from the Apple Store at The Americana at Brand shopping complex in Glendale, California, as fraudsters appear to be posing as representatives of the store as part of a phishing scheme aimed at stealing customer information.
The following automated message plays when calling Apple The Americana:Apple is aware that...

Apple Plans to Close Stores in Eastern District of Texas in Fight Against Patent Trolls [Updated]
Apple plans to close both of its retail stores within the Eastern District of Texas in a few months from now in an effort to protect itself from patent trolls, according to five sources familiar with the matter.
Apple Willow Bend in Plano, Texas and Apple Stonebriar in Frisco, Texas, both located in the northern suburbs of Dallas, are expected to permanently close in mid April. One source...

Apple Store at Natick Collection in Greater Boston Reopens February 16
Apple today announced that its retail store at the Natick Collection shopping mall in Natick, Massachusetts, near Boston, will reopen on Saturday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The store had been closed for renovations since May 2018.
In line with other remodeled Apple Stores, this location should expand in size and feature a modernized design.
Apple Natick Collection prior to ...

Angela Ahrendts Departing Apple in April, Deirdre O'Brien to Oversee Retail and People
Apple's retail chief, Angela Ahrendts is set to leave Apple in April after spending five years at the company, Apple announced today.
Deirdre O'Brien, Apple's current "Vice President of People," is set to take Ahrendts' place. O'Brien will be taking on new responsibilities for Apple's retail and online stores in her expanded role as Senior Vice President of Retail and People, reporting...

Apple Promotes Heart Health With Activity Challenge and Apple Store Events Throughout February
In recognition of Heart Month, Apple today announced it will offer an Activity Challenge on Apple Watch and heart health events at Apple Stores in San Francisco, Chicago, and New York throughout February.
Apple Watch users who close their exercise ring in the Activity app for seven days in a row between February 8 and February 14 will earn a special badge and iMessage stickers on Valentine's ...

'Today at Apple' Expands With Over 50 New Sessions Focused on Skills, Walks, and Labs
Apple Stores are getting a series of over 50 new Today at Apple sessions for 2019.
The new sessions, being added to the Today at Apple page alongside the announcement, relate to Skills, Walks, and Labs.Skills are meant for those interested in learning new creative techniques to go further with our products, such as making a quick video with the Clips app or editing photos on iPhone. New...

Angela Ahrendts Discusses Apple's Experiential Retail Strategy in New Interview
In a new interview with Vogue Business this week, Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has talked about Apple's approach to "experiential" retail. Namely, Ahrendts discussed Apple's ongoing expansion of Today at Apple sessions, which transform the company's retail stores into communal spaces for classes, how-to sessions, photo tours, and more.
The interview took place near Carnegie Library in...

Confirmed: Toronto's Eaton Centre is Finally Getting a New Apple Store
The busiest shopping mall in North America for the past several years will finally be getting a brand new Apple Store in the not too distant future.
Apple's new store will take over this Abercrombie & Fitch location via Pedro Marques
A new building permit for the Eaton Centre shopping mall in Toronto, Canada was applied for three days ago, proposing interior alterations to unit 2105A. The...

Sources: Apple to Expand Crowded Eaton Centre Store in Toronto, More Evidence of Yonge-Bloor Flagship Emerges [Updated]
Apple's efforts to modernize its chain of over 500 retail stores around the world may extend to Canada soon.
Apple plans to relocate its oft-crowded store at the Eaton Centre shopping mall in Downtown Toronto to a much larger space in the mall that is currently occupied by apparel chain Abercrombie & Fitch, which will also be relocating within the mall as part of the shuffle, according to...

Exclusive Insta360 ONE X Camera Bundle Now Available From Apple
Insta360's recently released Insta360 ONE X is available as a bundle from the Apple online store as of today.
Launched in October, the Insta360 ONE X is a 360 degree camera that's a followup to the original Insta360 ONE, which has also been available from the Apple online store and is the only 360 degree camera that Apple offers.
Compared to the Insta360 ONE, the Insta360 ONE X features a ...

Apple Retail Stores Around the World Now Featuring Red Logos for World AIDS Day
In honor of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1, Apple has started turning the Apple Store logos at many of its retail locations around the world red.
Apple CEO Tim Cook shared some photos of the red logos on Twitter this afternoon.
Apple stores around the world are turning red to honor #WorldAIDSDay. Together, we can achieve an AIDS-free generation. pic.twitter.com/rdySNTAWdn— ...

Apple Launching Free 'Hour of Code' Sessions at Apple Retail Stores Starting December 1
Apple today announced that its annual Hour of Code event is set to take place from December 1 to December 14 at all of its retail locations around the world.
Apple customers can register for thousands of free Hour of Code sessions starting today. Hour of Code sessions are available for customers of all ages, with Kids Hour sessions available for aspiring coders aged six to 12.
Children...

Apple Previews New Champs-Élysées Store in Paris, Opening This Sunday
Apple today officially announced its latest retail store, Apple Champs-Élysées in Paris, located on one of the French city's most iconic streets. The store opens on Sunday and will replace the nearby Apple Carrousel du Louvre, which permanently closed in October.
The store occupies a Haussmann-era apartment building, featuring what Apple is calling its "grandest" Forum dedicated to free...

Apple's Extended Holiday Return Policy Begins Today, Return Deadline Set for January 8, 2019
Apple today announced that its annual extended holiday return policy begins today in the United States and several other countries around the world.
Under the policy, eligible products purchased between November 14, 2018 and December 25, 2018 can be returned until January 8, 2019 in the United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, and select other regions. You can return something...

Apple Shares New Photos of Its First Thai Retail Store, Opening Saturday in Bangkok
Apple has shared new photos of Apple Iconsiam, its first retail store in Thailand, due to open in Bangkok on the shores of the Chao Phraya on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. local time.
Sitting alongside storied sites and cultural landmarks, the store connects the new mixed-use Iconsiam Center to an outdoor roof terrace. Apple says the clean, trapezoidal lines and glass surfaces were...

Apple Store Openings Later This Month: The Westchester, Third Street Promenade, Bangkok, and Champs-Élysées
Apple has announced that two of its retail stores in the United States will reopen over the next week following months of renovations, while two brand new locations are also expected to open in Paris and Bangkok.
Apple Third Street Promenade prior to renovations this year
Apple The Westchester in White Plains, New York is set to reopen Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m. local time, while Apple...