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Apple to relocate, expand last 'mini' Apple Store

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 11th, 2013)

Apple is set to relocate the last of its "mini" retail stores to a new location, while dramatically expanding its size, according to ifoAppleStore. The mini-store in question is the Oakridge Apple Store in San Jose, Calif. The store will move from its current location to a new spot just across ...

Apple announces it has 6 million registered developers

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 10th, 2013)

Apple kicked off WWDC with its typical heap of numbers about the developer community, Apple retail and more. At WWDC, participants traveled from more than 66 countries to attend, with 64 percent attending for the first time. The developer program has over 6 million registered developers, with ...

Apple Store is down ahead of WWDC Keynote

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jun 10th, 2013)

Just after 10 AM ET, the online Apple Store went down in preparation of today's WWDC Keynote at 1:00 PM ET/10 AM PT. Which announcements are you looking forward to? Let us know in the comments. And be sure to be here on TUAW at 1:00 PM ET/10 AM PT for TUAW's coverage of the WWDC Keynote. While ...

Construction continues on Stanford 2 Apple Store, revealing new design

by Steven Sande (Jun 7th, 2013)

ifoAppleStore published a number of photos today showing construction of the new Stanford 2 Apple Store in northern California. The store uses a new "glass box and floating roof design" that allows passersby to get a great view of the interior of the store. This same design is allegedly being ...

Daily Update for June 6, 2013

by Steven Sande (Jun 6th, 2013)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires ...

Las Vegas' Fashion Show Apple Store to undergo major expansion

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 6th, 2013)

The Apple Store in Fashion Show mall in Las Vegas is set to undergo major expansion and renovation, according to ifoAppleStore. By the end of the month, the current location of the Fashion Show store will be moved to a new temporary location in the same mall. While the store is at its new ...

Tax protesters at London Apple Store

by Yoni Heisler (Jun 6th, 2013)

Comedian Mark Thomas, together with about 50 activists, took to Apple's retail store on Regent Street in London to protest Apple's penchant for tax avoidance. Of course, all taxpayers -- both corporations and individuals -- do all they can to minimize their tax liability within the confines of the ...

Apple uses this machine to calibrate in-store iPhone display replacement

by Michael Grothaus (Jun 6th, 2013)

Earlier this week, we told you that Apple has begun repairing iPhone displays in its retail stores for US$149 each. The iPhone is obviously nothing without its display. Replacement must be done accurately and the display has to be calibrated perfectly in order for things to look just right. ...

Apple offering in-store iPhone 5 display replacements for $149

by Yoni Heisler (Jun 4th, 2013)

MacRumors is reporting that Apple this week began repairing iPhone 5 screens in its retail stores for US$149. The move is significant not only because Apple retail stores are prevalent and easy to find, but also because the price point isn't outrageous. In fact, you might even say that it's a ...

Daily Update for May 30, 2013

by Steven Sande (May 30th, 2013)

Long-standing fountain snags Apple's San Francisco store plans

by Steven Sande (May 30th, 2013)

Two weeks ago, we were greeted with the news that Apple was planning to move the Apple Store at the corner of Stockton and Ellis Streets in San Francisco to a new flagship facility to be located in the city's Union Square retail area. Now things aren't as rosy for the future of the new store, with ...

Apple retail store coming to Basel, Switzerland

by Michael Grothaus (May 27th, 2013)

According to listings posted on Apple's job site, the people of Switzerland will soon have their fourth Apple retail store. The available job openings are currently for a manager, inventory specialist, and an Apple Creative, Genius, and Customer Adviser. The listings were first spotted by Swiss ...

Apple now allowing Paypal payment for Apple Store purchases (in Germany)

by Mike Schramm (May 22nd, 2013)

German users have noticed one other change from the Apple Store downtime last night, and that is that Apple will now accept Paypal payments through their Apple.com store. You could previously use Paypal as a payment service on the iTunes and Mac App Stores, but you can't (in most places) on the ...

Apple retail stores: 12 years later

by Yoni Heisler (May 22nd, 2013)

On May 19, 2001, the first two Apple retail store opened up for business. One was located in McLean, Va., while the other was situated in Glendale, Calif. At the time, there were no shortage of critics who expressed serious doubt as to Apple's effort to get into the retail business. Now, 12 years ...

Apple applies design changes to online store

by Steven Sande (May 22nd, 2013)

It may not seem like all that much changed after last night's Apple Store downtime, but the company actually made a number of design changes that, according to MacStories editor Federico Viticci, bring "a cleaner, more subdued style for graphical elements and larger image-centric spots for ...