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Target will sell iPhone 4 and 3GS as of Nov. 7

by Dave Caolo (Nov 2nd, 2010)

Holiday shoppers in the U.S. looking to buy an iPhone will soon have another retail option, as Target will start carrying the iPhone 4 and 3GS as of November 7th. Actually, shoppers will have 846 more options, as that's how many Target stores cover the country. You'll find a kiosk in your store ...

It's official: iPad now the all-time fastest-selling gadget

by Steven Sande (Oct 12th, 2010)

For those of us who are Apple fanatics, we've had a feeling that the iPad was popular. Whether it's seeing the devices pop out all over the plane on an airline flight, or having to give hundreds of demos of the iPad on a cruise ship, it's apparent that Apple's tablet is still a hot item. Now it's ...

iPad already showing up on Walmart shelves

by Michael Rose (Oct 10th, 2010)

The retail range of the iPad has expanded dramatically over the past few weeks, with Target now carrying them and Best Buy expanding sales to all stores (instead of the original footprint that only included stores with Apple specialists). Rumors of the Big Kahuna, however, have occupied the minds of ...

Is Walmart the next iPad retailer?

by Dave Caolo (Oct 4th, 2010)

Now that the iPad is officially available at Target (a discount department store here in the US), attention has turned to a suggestion that Walmart will carry the device before the year's end. Back in May, Walmart's senior VP of entertainment for US stores, Gary Severson, told Blooomberg that he ...

Target begins iPad sales today

by Michael Rose (Oct 3rd, 2010)

October is here, and that means playoff baseball, turning leaves, Halloween pop-up shops -- and new iPad retail outlets. As we noted earlier, Target stores were targeted (ahem) to have the magical and revolutionary gadget on shelves this month; sales begin today. The iPads are only available ...

Confirmed: iPads in Target this October

by Dave Caolo (Sep 24th, 2010)

The rumor is true: Target will begin selling the iPad in October. Reuters is reporting today that the official release date will be October 2nd, and Target will have all six models. The launch will make Target the fourth vendor to sell iPads in the US, along with Best Buy, Micro Center, and ...

Rumor: iPad to hit Target in October

by Dave Caolo (Sep 13th, 2010)

This is hardly definitive proof, but it's still interesting. A tipster has sent Engadget some snapshots suggesting that a new electronic device will hit Target shelves (Target is a department store in the US) on October. The mystery item (its name is hidden) comes is six variations, with item ...

Taking a stand on iPad stands

by Mel Martin (Apr 18th, 2010)

I love the iPad. I really do. Getting a good iPad stand, however, can be a daunting proposition. There are a lot of varieties, things you can buy, things you can convert. It's pretty clear to me that for a lot of iPad use, a stand is mandatory. I don't think the iPad is a one-hander. It gets ...

Target releases 'Gift Globe' iPhone app

by Cory Bohon (Dec 17th, 2008)

Target has decided to release released its own iPhone application a couple of weeks ago, possibly to encourage holiday shopping online. Stepping beyond the basic web application that Walmart released, the Target application [iTunes link] offers an interesting concept -- like an Urbanspoon for gift ...

Last day for $$ off iPods at Target.com

by Michael Rose (Oct 3rd, 2007)

If you want to pick up an iPod on the cheap, take the advice of our pals over at dealmac.com and shoot over to Target.com for a deal that expires today: $20 off new Nanos, $30 off iPod touch models. Use coupon code "TCTARGETWELC" to cut the price at checkout. Having just had the chance to help a ...

Target sells a pink Shuffle for Breast Cancer Foundation

by Mike Schramm (Sep 27th, 2007)

Engadget points out that Target is now selling a hot pink iPod shuffle, branded as a Special Edition with a free $15 iTunes gift card, and a portion of the proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pretty good deal, considering the price is the same as all the other shuffles, just ...

iTunes Store sells three billion songs, keeps on truckin'

by David Chartier (Jul 31st, 2007)

After just over four years, the addition of movies and TV shows, and a name change, Apple today announced that the iTunes Store has sold over three billion songs. With a catalog of over five million songs, 550 TV shows and 500 movies, these sales numbers have also propelled the iTunes Store past ...

Target will sell Apple TV

by Dave Caolo (Apr 22nd, 2007)

First it was Best Buy, now AppleInsider is reporting that US retailer Target will become the next third party chain to sell the Apple TV. You can expect to see units in stores by the end of the month (you can currently get one online at Target's website), and a few locations will even feature ...

Target Ticked at Apple/Disney iTunes Deal

by Erica Sadun (Nov 18th, 2006)

The Business section of the CentreDaily reports that Target may pull its Disney-based in-store promotions. In a nutshell, Target doesn't like that Disney is selling movies at the iTunes store for less than it charges brick & mortar retailers. Supposedly Target has already removed displays for ...

Limited edition iTunes gift cards at Target

by Scott McNulty (Jul 28th, 2006)

Limited edition iTunes Music Store gift cards that you can collect and trade with your friends? That's right, and they're exclusively available [Ed. note: this link is now broken, sorry for the inconvenience] at Target. Cards featuring Jewel, Kanye West, James Blunt, Mariah Carey, Hoobastank, ...