Apple today announced that its in-store “Creative Studios” initiative will be expanding to seven additional cities around the world this year, including Nashville, Miami, Berlin, Milan, Taipei, Tokyo, and Sydney. The program will also return for its second year in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, London, Paris, Bangkok, and Beijing. Apple said the initiative […]
Read MoreApple retail employees at around 100 stores will need to go back to wearing a mask while working, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple is mandating masks for employees again due to a rising number of COVID cases across the United States. Customers who visit an Apple Store are not required to wear a mask […]
Read MoreEst-ce pour l’été qui approche et les sorties plus nombreuses que cela occasionne qu’Apple a ajouté, seulement ces jours-ci, des bumpers pour ses Apple Watch Series 7 ? En attendant une hypothétique Apple Watch au boitier renforcé qui permettra peut-être de se passer de ces accessoires, ceux qui craignent les chocs et les chutes sont obligés d’en passer par […]
Read MoreApple has slowed down on filling technical support or “Genius” roles at some of its retail stores, according to a report from Bloomberg. Employees at some locations have been informed that Genius positions will not be filled after the departures of people who previously filled those roles. Bloomberg cites reports from several retail workers, who […]
Read MoreApple this week announced that its largest retail store in South Korea will be opening soon in the Myeongdong neighborhood of Seoul. Apple Myeongdong will hold its grand opening on Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. local time. Due to the pandemic, attending the opening will require a reservation, which can be placed through Apple’s […]
Read MoreApple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will now be alerted if an iPhone has been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry when a customer brings in the device to be serviced, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors. If an Apple technician sees a message in their internal MobileGenius or GSX […]
Read MoreOver a decade has passed since rumors first surfaced about Apple’s interest in opening a flagship retail store at one of Canada’s busiest intersections, but the plans might be abandoned due to a legal battle between Apple and a real estate developer. The Globe and Mail this week reported that Apple has sued Mizrahi Developments […]
Read MoreOver a decade has passed since rumors first surfaced about Apple’s interest in opening a flagship retail store at one of Canada’s busiest intersections, but the plans might be abandoned due to a legal battle between Apple and a real estate developer. The Globe and Mail this week reported that Apple has sued Mizrahi Developments […]
Read MoreEvery product that Apple announced at its “Peek Performance” event is now available for same-day pickup at select Apple Stores in the United States, including the Mac Studio, Studio Display, new iPhone SE, new iPad Air, and green iPhone 13 models. The two standard configurations of the Mac Studio with an M1 Max chip for […]
Read MoreApple is planning to drop its mask requirements for retail and corporate employees in the United States due to a decline in Covid-19 cases and a relaxation of local mandates, reports Bloomberg. For vaccinated corporate employees, masks are now optional in regions where local indoor mask mandates have ended. Retail staff in a small number […]
Read MoreApple has previewed Apple Al Maryah Island, a new retail store from the company in Abu Dhabi’s financial district that is set to open this Friday. Elevated above steps of cascading water, Apple Al Maryah Island introduces several new store design elements that are reflective of its surroundings. “Absolute Black” granite stone has been used […]
Read MoreApple has praised Dutch police as well as customers and staff at an Amsterdam store where a hostage situation yesterday came to a close with no injuries to the public and the suspect detained in custody. In a statement obtained by TechCrunch, Apple said that all employees and customers are safe after the “terrifying experience” […]
Read MoreApple is no longer requiring customers to wear masks when visiting Apple Stores in many locations across the United States, reports Bloomberg. Apple has dropped mask mandates following changes in local guidelines and a reduction in COVID-19 cases. Employees have been informed of the mask updates, and Apple has also updated its website to provide […]
Read MorePolice officers are surrounding Apple Amsterdam in Leidseplein following reports that a gunman entered the store. A video shared on Twitter showed a man in a balaclava holding a gun while gripping a possible hostage, and Amsterdam police have confirmed that there is indeed a hostage situation. People in surrounding buildings have been ordered to […]
Read MoreThe Washington Post today reports that employees at some Apple retail stores in the U.S. are quietly working to unionize. The report claims that groups of employees working for at least two stores are preparing to file paperwork with the National Labor Relations Board in the near future, and at least a half dozen more […]
Read MoreApple is giving many of its U.S. retail employees raises ranging from two percent to 10 percent depending on location, reports Bloomberg. Salespeople, Genius Bar support staff, and some senior hourly workers are being granted pay increases. Apple is said to be boosting the pay of its retail employees because of inflation, the difficult labor […]
Read MoreApple is introducing improved benefits for its retail employees in order to attract and retain workers in the current labor market, reports Bloomberg. Updated benefits are applicable to both full time and part time employees, with Apple now offering 12 paid sick days, up from six. Sick days can be used for mental health leave, […]
Read MoreApple in November settled a long-running lawsuit over employee bag checks, with the Cupertino company agreeing to pay $29.9 million to employees who were subjected to off-the-clock bag searches, and now details about the settlement are available on Apple’s website. California employees first sued Apple in 2013, and in 2015, the case escalated into a […]
Read MoreApple is exploring new security measures for Apple retail stores in an attempt to discourage and prevent smash-and-grab robberies. In a patent titled “Product-Display System” filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, spotted by Patently Apple, Apple details a number of mechanical systems for securing iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. The proposal effectively […]
Read MoreIn celebration of the Japanese New Year, Apple has revealed a two-day promotion that will offer customers in Japan a free Apple gift card worth up to ¥24,000 with the purchase of an eligible Apple product on January 2 and January 3. In addition to a gift card, Apple said the first 20,000 customers in […]
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