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A closer look at Apple’s new mobile checkout solution for brick and mortar stores

by Josh Holat on Nov 4, 2009 at 06:27 AM

A while back, we wrote about how Apple is transitioning from Windows based EasyPad checkout systems to iPod Touch based mobile checkout systems. While it’s still unclear as to what manufacturer has helped Apple create the product, we do know this is what Apple will be using for their new… Continue Reading »

Apple Stores to use iPod touch to handle checkouts

by Josh Holat on Oct 29, 2009 at 12:45 PM

One of the strangest things about the Apple Stores, in my opinion, is how they always used Windows based PDAs for customer checkouts not at the register. Sure, Apple didn’t want or really need to make their own system, but it was just a little strange to me. Now that… Continue Reading »

Apple puts $4 million towards Chicago land to improve area around store

by Josh Holat on Oct 29, 2009 at 05:40 AM

In an agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority, Apple will be supplying $4 million to help fix up a run down triangle of land near their future Halsted Street store. While Apple has given money to areas where they had stores before, this will be the largest to date, as… Continue Reading »

New Get a Mac ad talks about innovations

by Josh Holat on Sep 11, 2009 at 09:39 AM

There is no doubt that Apple may be a more innovative company that Microsoft. While I’m not implying that Microsoft simply copies all of the tops products that come out of Cupertino, Apple does certainly make more barrier breaking products, in my opinion. Their latest Get a Mac ad, PC… Continue Reading »

Apple developing “active packaging” for mobile devices?

by Josh Holat on Jul 2, 2009 at 08:16 PM

According to a new patent application from Apple, the company we all know and love wants to create a new type of packing for their iPhones and iPods. As we have seen through the years, normal packaging is designed to put some sort of advertisement on the outside while also… Continue Reading »

Fourth NYC Apple Store construction photos

by Josh Holat on Jun 2, 2009 at 09:16 PM

Apple is currently building their fourth Apple Store in the New York City, and new construction photos have emerged.  It is to be located on 67th and Broadway on Manhattan’s Upper West Side but still has quite a bit of construction to go. That said, I’m sure this store will… Continue Reading »

Microsoft jumps into the retail store game

by Aaron Kraus on Feb 13, 2009 at 05:28 PM

It’s official: Microsoft has answered Apple’s challenge in retail store sales. Locations and opening dates have not been specified yet, but it appears the number of stores will be small, with a focus on building brand awareness and excitement for Windows products. The effort is being spearheaded by a former… Continue Reading »

iPhone to appear at Walmart in 8GB, not 4GB; for $197, not $99

by Josh Holat on Dec 8, 2008 at 09:26 PM

Just a week ago, RSS feeds were full of articles writing about a rumor that Apple was going to be selling a 4GB version of their iPhone at Walmart for the low price of $99. This information was brought about a month after Boy Genius Report first reported that Walmart… Continue Reading »

First German Apple store to open in Munich, Germany, says “Guten tag!”

by Josh Holat on Dec 1, 2008 at 09:39 PM

After a few years of hard work, Apple will this weekend open the doors of their first Apple Store located in Germany. In the city of Munich, this multi-level flagship store will use the first two floors for sales, with the other three to forever be a secret to the… Continue Reading »

Apple to open their 250th store this Friday

by Josh Holat on Nov 13, 2008 at 06:53 AM

Apple is opening yet another Apple store this week, but this one is somewhat special. The Vintage Faire Apple Store that is to be opened in Modesto, California, this Friday, November 14th, will be the 250th Apple Store. This store is not only going to be finished just in time… Continue Reading »

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