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Apple replaced its SEED app with a new internal Sales Coach for Apple Store and AASP employees, featuring the updated Liquid Glass design and an upcoming AI chatbot accessed via an 'Ask' tab. The app is available to employees (and via salescoach.apple.com) but is not publicly available.
Apple is expected to update its retail stores on November 12th, possibly with visual holiday-themed changes, but new Apple TV and HomePod mini models are unlikely to launch before the year's end due to inventory shortages and the company's focus on other products. Any refresh of these devices might be announced soon, but a release before 2024 remains uncertain.
Early users and tech enthusiasts are already testing the durability of the new iPhone 17 series, with reports of scratches on the aluminum body and videos of phones being deliberately broken or stress-tested, highlighting concerns about the device's build quality and durability.
Apple has launched its latest products, including the iPhone 17 series, new Apple Watch models, and third-generation AirPods Pro, available at Apple Store locations worldwide, with customers excited to explore and purchase the new devices.
The Apple Store is currently down in anticipation of the iPhone 17 pre-orders, indicating the launch of new iPhones is imminent.
Apple's refurbished store now offers the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 at a discounted price of $359, down from $429, providing a certified, warranty-backed option for buyers, although similar new models are available at the same price on Amazon.
Apple has added the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black titanium to its online refurbished store, offering a discounted, certified refurbished option with warranties, marking the first time these models are available refurbished from Apple. The refurbished models provide a cost-effective alternative to new purchases, with benefits like quality assurance and return policies, though prices may vary compared to current sales on other platforms like Amazon.
Apple has added the refurbished Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 to its U.S. online store, priced at $679, with full functionality testing, a one-year warranty, and a Black Ocean Band, though the Blood Oxygen app remains deactivated due to legal issues.
Apple announced plans to expand its retail presence in Saudi Arabia, starting with an online Apple Store in 2025 and several flagship physical stores from 2026, including a notable location in Diriyah. This expansion builds on Apple's existing investments in the country, such as the Apple Developer Academy in Riyadh, which supports the local app economy. The company also plans to enhance its educational programs, including the coed Apple Foundation Program, to further support Saudi developers and entrepreneurs.
A fan-designed Lego Apple Store, featuring detailed elements like glass walls and tiny iMacs, is vying for 10,000 votes on Lego's Ideas platform to become an official set. Created by Hong Kong-based Legotruman and collaborator 2A2A, the design captures Apple's retail aesthetic and has garnered over 1,300 supporters so far. However, it still needs to meet Lego's criteria and secure licensing from Apple to become a reality.
A fan-made Lego Apple Store model is seeking votes on the Lego Ideas platform to potentially become an official set, though it faces slim chances of approval from both Lego and Apple.
Apple is set to introduce a new "Presto within Apple" system in its retail stores, allowing employees to update iPhone software while the device is still in its box. The system, which resembles a small two-spoke locker, can handle up to six iPhones at once and uses a combination of MagSafe and other wireless technologies to install iOS updates within 15 to 30 minutes. This will ensure that iPhones sold at Apple Stores come with the latest iOS version, addressing the issue of devices shipping with outdated software.
A gang of three individuals stole over $20,000 worth of electronics, including iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks, from the Apple Store in Nanuet. The thieves fled on foot, and police found two bags filled with electronics believed to be proceeds from the robbery a few blocks from the store. The Clarkstown Police Department is asking for anyone with information to come forward.
A 22-year-old California man, Tyler Mims, was arrested for allegedly stealing 50 iPhones worth $49,230 from an Apple Store in Berkeley. The theft was captured on video and went viral on social media. Mims was charged with burglary, grand theft, and organized retail theft. This incident was part of a series of grand thefts from the same Apple Store, which the police identified as organized retail crimes. Mims was one of three individuals arrested in a joint operation involving the Emeryville Police Department, Berkeley Police Department, and California Highway Patrol.
A 22-year-old California man, Tyler Mims, was arrested for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 worth of iPhones from an Apple Store in Berkeley. He was caught on video snatching display devices before walking past a police vehicle and fleeing to a getaway car. Mims was charged with burglary, grand theft, and other crimes, and was one of three individuals arrested in connection with the theft. The video of the theft went viral on social media, garnering over 10 million views, and the Apple Store had been closed for several months last year but reopened in January.