New reports claim that Apple is getting close to launching its Personal Pickup program outside the U.S. for the first time, possibly as soon as this month.
Apple's two new retail outlets in the Middle East have managed to stir up a great deal of interest around the world. Not only because it's the Cupertino-based company's first venture into actually operating official retail space in this particular area of the world, but also because the store that's set to be open in Dubai is purported to be Apple's largest retail store in the world to date. After making the launch of the Dubai, and Abu Dhabi stores official almost two weeks ago, we can now have a glimpse into the Dubai space and see exactly what locals and tourists can expect to experience when the doors to the store finally open this coming Thursday.
Apple's Retail Stores are pretty much famous all over the world. The many outlets located in various territories are not only famed for being some of the most profitable retail spaces in the world on a square foot basis, but certain stores, such as the Fifth Avenue location in New York, are simply beautiful works of art that capture the attention of consumers and tourists. Now, it looks as though Microsoft could be attempting to garner some attention in New York with a flagship store of its own, literally five blocks away from Apple's "Cube".
Apple consistently does an excellent job of promoting and marketing any of its new products or services. Unlike a lot of other large tech giants out there, Apple always seems to create emotive and engaging advertising material that not only invokes an emotional reaction from consumers, but also resonates with them and how they live their life. Now, in an effort to increase conversion in retail outlets, Apple is introducing interactive touch-sensitive tables in a number of stores to directly promote the 3D Touch functionality found within its iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus handsets.
Apple's latest two edition to the iPhone range, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, have already proven that they are capable of holding their own weight in a saturated smartphone market. Pre-orders and opening weekend sales alone saw more than 13 million units flying off Apple's physical and digital shelves, and that was only in the initial launch countries. As we approach the extremely busy and financially lucrative holiday shopping season, Apple is turning the heat up on those looking for a new smartphone by making the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus available in thirty-six more countries from today, six more to follow tomorrow, five more on October 16th and then six more on October 23.
It's hard not to feel an overwhelming sense of fondness and respect for Tim Cook. Ahead of a scheduled appearance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Apple CEO surprised a bunch of unwitting customers by making an impromptu appearance at his company's flagship Fifth Avenue Apple Store in New York City. Not exactly standard behavior from a CEO who sits at the top of one of the richest companies in the world, but then again, Cook isn't a standard CEO. It's also a move that will undoubtedly add positivity to Apple's iPhone 6s sales campaign and win Cook even more fans than he's already got.
Apple's Fifth Avenue retail store in New York City will soon be closing down for some time, as plans for renovating the iconic outlet begin to surface. Meanwhile, the retail store will be relocated to the FAO Schwarz toy store, as the oldest toy maker in the United States looks to vacate the premises.
Dubai is all set to become home to the world's largest Apple Store as the Cupertino giant looks to open its first brick and mortar retail outlet in the Middle East region. The store is slated to open in the next few months, with Mall of the Emirates being chosen as the roof for it.
As the Apple Watch rolls out to few users at a time, while plenty await with their fingers crossed, Apple is gearing up for increasing the number of hardware it sells - be it an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac etc.. How is Apple going to pull that off? By releasing the Apple Store app on the Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch has just gone up for pre-order, and here's a comprehensive run-down of prices, specifications, and everything you need to know about this upcoming wearable.
