While it's not guaranteed, it's usually a safe bet that, at some point after a new product's launch, Apple will start offering refurbished models to help would-be customers save some money. It's usually several months later, like it is now for the Apple Watch Series 7. But the wait is over for folks who've been waiting for this particular smartwatch to land in Apple's online store dedicated to refurbished products.
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Apple’s retail workers say Apple is leaving them out of its success in an open letter
Apple's retail workers are starting to unionize, with the company's Atlanta store the first to file for a union election and at least five additional stores to follow suit.
Apple has reportedly slowed hiring of Geniuses at its retail stores
Geniuses, the fine folks at Apple retail stores that are supposed to know all the ins and outs of the company's latest devices in an effort to help with any troubleshooting needs a customer might have, are a staple. They've been around for so long, it's just an expectation to get help from a Genius when you set up an appointment to get a device fixed or otherwise checked out. But it sounds like Apple is slowing down on hiring this particular member of the staff.
Refurbished M1 Pro and M1 Max MacBook Pro models now available from Apple
It hasn't been all that long since Apple launched the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, either one equipped in the brand new, redesigned 14- or 16-inch MacBook Pro models. But if you've been waiting for the company to welcome the laptops to its refurbished online store, then good news. Your wait is over.
Apple is dropping the mask mandate for corporate and retail employees
The global landscape continues to evolve as individuals, groups, and entire corporations continue to deal with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Apple is certainly no different. And today, there are some big changes for not only its retail sites, but also corporate employees.
In-person Today at Apple sessions are resuming in the US for the first time since the start of the pandemic
Apple is resuming Today at Apple sessions at its brick-and-mortar stores across the United States beginning March 7, just in time for Women’s History Month.
Apple stops product sales from its online store in Russia [Update: Apple confirms, plus more]
In light of actions taken against Ukraine by Russia, many companies and agencies all across the globe are reacting. That includes now a direct response by Apple, who has decided to stop sales in the country from its online storefront.
Apple shifts to more Covid testing for vaccinated staff as it looks to drop mask mandates for employees
The majority of news circulating regarding Apple Stores these days revolves around the customer experience. And masks. Whether that means having to wear them or not. But today's news is about the employees staffing the physical retail spots.
Apple has once again ended its mask mandate at many of its retail stores, sets sights on in-person events
Apple has been forced to make several different changes to its in-store operations with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It's gone as far as closing many retail stores across the globe at one time or another. But, most recently, it's had a stronger focus on mask mandates while visiting its retail locations.
Apple opening another new store in Abu Dhabi with views of the waterfront promenade
Apple is building a new retail store in the United Arab Emirates, launching soon in Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah Island and marking the company's fourth retail location in the region.
Apple reopens its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi with double the floor space
Apple has reopened its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi in a prime corner location of the Yas Mall, doubling its size for “an expanded customer experience.”
Apple continues to close retail stores, including all of them in NYC, in light of the ongoing pandemic
As Apple continues to keep an eye on the evolving situation that is the coronavirus pandemic, things keep changing. And while the company has already reinstated the mask mandate for its stores that remain open, Apple has also decided to take more drastic action at other locations. Including shutting doors again.