http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:49:04 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/european_apple_resellers_say_lack_of_inventory_is_putting_them_out_of_business/ Apple's network of authorized "Premium Resellers" across Europe have complained that they are no longer a priority since Apple began expanding its own retail locations. The ongoing struggle was pro... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/02/08/european_apple_resellers_say_lack_of_inventory_is_putting_them_out_of_business/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:09:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/apple_stores_rake_in_61_billion_in_record_quarter/ Apple's retail outlets set new records in Q1 2012 and brought in an unprecedented $6.1 billion in revenue, which translates to a prodigious 59% increase over results from the same time a year ago. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/25/apple_stores_rake_in_61_billion_in_record_quarter/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:46:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/23/briefly_itunes_u_support_first_netherlands_apple_store/ Apple rolls out a support page for the newly refreshed iTunes U and the Netherlands puts the final touches on its first Apple Store located in Amsterdam. iTunes U support page Apple on Monday op... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/23/briefly_itunes_u_support_first_netherlands_apple_store/ Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/23/insurance_company_sues_to_deny_apple_coverage_in_slip_and_fall_claim/ A new lawsuit filed against Apple in Chicago this week adds to the company's considerable list of legal battles, though this particular case isn't a multi-biliion dollar patent dispute but instead a c... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/23/insurance_company_sues_to_deny_apple_coverage_in_slip_and_fall_claim/ Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/12/unruly_crowd_disrupts_iphone_4s_launch_in_beijing/ After an unruly crowd disrupted the release of Apple's iPhone 4S at its flagship location in Beijing, Apple has decided to postpone the sale of its best-selling handset at its official retail location... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/12/unruly_crowd_disrupts_iphone_4s_launch_in_beijing/ Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/12/survey_shows_apple_offers_most_satisfying_mobile_shopping_experience/ Respondents to a new survey gave Apple the highest satisfaction scores for its mobile commerce experience, with online retailer Amazon coming in second. The study from ForeSee (via VentureBeat) col... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/01/12/survey_shows_apple_offers_most_satisfying_mobile_shopping_experience/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/30/apple_retail_mulling_brazil_store_as_canadian_expansion_continues/ Apple is said to be weighing its options in opening a flagship store in Brazil, while the company continues to expand across Canada with a new mall location in Ontario. In an interview on Thursday,... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/30/apple_retail_mulling_brazil_store_as_canadian_expansion_continues/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:18:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/30/french_reseller_sues_apple_over_unfair_competition/ eBizcuss, the largest Apple reseller in France, has sued Apple alleging that the company competes unfairly by favoring its own retail stores with new product inventory and by undercutting proposals to... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/30/french_reseller_sues_apple_over_unfair_competition/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:43:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/29/planned_landmark_madrid_apple_store_to_be_larger_than_fifth_ave_location/ Apple is set to construct a third retail outlet in Madrid's famous "Tio Pepe" building, with floor space at the Puerta del Sol location expected to exceed that of the company's large Fifth Avenue stor... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/29/planned_landmark_madrid_apple_store_to_be_larger_than_fifth_ave_location/ Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:23:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/apple_chosen_as_top_online_electronics_retailer_in_customer_survey/ A new customer satisfaction survey has again placed Apple as the top computers and electronics retailer with the second-highest score overall, behind only online retail giant Amazon. ForeSee Result... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/28/apple_chosen_as_top_online_electronics_retailer_in_customer_survey/ Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:33:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/apples_web_traffic_rivals_new_york_times_bests_ebay_walmart/ A new analysis has ranked Apple as the No. 13 most-visited website in the U.S., besting retailers eBay and Walmart and falling just behind traffic to The New York Times. comScore released the resul... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/apples_web_traffic_rivals_new_york_times_bests_ebay_walmart/ Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:54:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/prototype_apple_store_to_call_on_a_decade_of_design_knowledge/ Construction of what is being called a "prototype" Apple Store is just days from breaking ground in Palo Alto, and is planned to feature an open-space architecture that draws on the company's 10 years... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/22/prototype_apple_store_to_call_on_a_decade_of_design_knowledge/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/20/briefly_apple_offers_free_next_day_holiday_shipping_first_berlin_apple_store/ Apple is offering free next-day shipping to get products out in time for Christmas, while the first Berlin Apple Store is hiring after having been officially announced. Free next-day shipping Ap... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/20/briefly_apple_offers_free_next_day_holiday_shipping_first_berlin_apple_store/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:13:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/12/interactive_grand_central_apple_store_panoramic_tailored_to_ios_devices/ Apple has posted a panoramic picture of its new Grand Central Terminal retail location, makes it interactive by leveraging the gyroscope found in iOS devices. In an update to its retail location we... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/12/interactive_grand_central_apple_store_panoramic_tailored_to_ios_devices/ Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:28:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/09/apple_cuts_prices_of_refurbished_ipad_2s_by_as_much_as_50/ Apple on Friday quietly reduced the prices of its refurbished iPad 2 units even further, offering as much as $100 off the price of a new unit and $50 less than the previous refurbished prices for some... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/09/apple_cuts_prices_of_refurbished_ipad_2s_by_as_much_as_50/ Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:13:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/02/leaked_social_media_policies_emphasize_apples_secrecy_mantra/ A leaked document outlining employee guidelines summarizes Apple's unwavering commitment to secrecy, allows little margin for error in a culture saturated by social media. Apple's internal policies... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/02/leaked_social_media_policies_emphasize_apples_secrecy_mantra/ Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:37:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/01/apple_stores_to_participate_in_world_aids_day_by_promoting_red_products/ Apple retail stores will observe World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 by drawing attention to its (RED) products, which raise money to fight AIDS in Africa, a new report claims. ifoAppleStore reports that a "s... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/12/01/apple_stores_to_participate_in_world_aids_day_by_promoting_red_products/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:22:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/apple_announces_free_holiday_shipping_for_online_orders/ Apple on Monday revealed that all orders for any product placed at its U.S. online store through Dec. 22 will ship for free, while customers in other countries can also receive free shipping for one d... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/28/apple_announces_free_holiday_shipping_for_online_orders/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:07:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/22/grand_central_apple_store_wont_open_by_black_friday_construction_worker_says/ The unveiling of what is to be the largest Apple Store in the world, a retail space in New York's Grand Central Terminal, will not take place on Black Friday as rumored earlier this week. Despite r... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/22/grand_central_apple_store_wont_open_by_black_friday_construction_worker_says/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:08:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/22/select_apple_stores_to_open_at_midnight_and_4am_on_black_friday/ In preparation for Black Friday, a majority of Apple Stores in the U.S. will open their doors early between 5AM and 9AM, 18 locations will reportedly start the day at 4AM and at least five will start ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/22/select_apple_stores_to_open_at_midnight_and_4am_on_black_friday/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:07:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/apple_teases_worldwide_black_friday_sale/ Apple has begun putting up teaser pages on its online stores for a "one-day shopping event" that will take place around the world this Friday. The Cupertino, Calif., company is keeping holiday trad... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/apple_teases_worldwide_black_friday_sale/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 03:08:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/briefly_iphone_4s_passes_china_network_testing_apple_2_online_retailer_by_traffic_in_uk_google_updates_ios_ipad_app/ The iPhone 4S has finally been approved for sale in China, Apple's online store was the second most trafficked retail site in UK between August and October while Google updated its search app for the ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/briefly_iphone_4s_passes_china_network_testing_apple_2_online_retailer_by_traffic_in_uk_google_updates_ios_ipad_app/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/ron_johnson_reimagined_everything_when_creating_the_apple_store/ Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson says that the success he created with brick-and-mortar Apple Stores is based on a complete reworking of the traditional retail culture, built on customer relation... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/21/ron_johnson_reimagined_everything_when_creating_the_apple_store/ Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/11/hong_kong_iphone_4s_launch_sells_out_after_thousands_line_up/ Apple's flagship retail store in Hong Kong reportedly sold out of iPhone 4S units by lunchtime after Friday's launch of the popular smartphone attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 people. Despite c... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/11/hong_kong_iphone_4s_launch_sells_out_after_thousands_line_up/ Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:46:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/10/police_break_up_iphone_4s_line_outside_hong_kong_apple_store_after_altercation/ Hundreds of people lined up for the release of the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong were reportedly dispersed by police Wednesday evening after customers got in an argument with professional queuers outside the... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/10/police_break_up_iphone_4s_line_outside_hong_kong_apple_store_after_altercation/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:58:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/retail_self_checkout_pickup_options_added_to_apple_store_app_for_ios/ Apple has updated its official Apple Store application for iOS, adding the new "Personal Pickup" option, as well as an "Easy Pay" feature, which allows customers to pay for an item on their own, direc... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/08/retail_self_checkout_pickup_options_added_to_apple_store_app_for_ios/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/07/apple_rumored_to_be_initiating_union_awareness_training_for_retail_managers/ Apple on Tuesday will launch a new mandatory training program to educate its retail managers on how to deal with unions. According to an internal document first obtained by CNET, all new store mana... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/07/apple_rumored_to_be_initiating_union_awareness_training_for_retail_managers/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:08:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/07/iphone_4s_demand_persists_as_about_85_of_apple_stores_see_daily_stock_outs/ Consumer interest in the iPhone 4S has not waned since the handset went on sale last month, as one new analysis has found most Apple stores run out of stock on a daily basis. Chris Whitmore with De... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/07/iphone_4s_demand_persists_as_about_85_of_apple_stores_see_daily_stock_outs/ Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/03/apple_unveiling_redesigned_fifth_ave_glass_cube_on_friday/ Apple will temporarily close its flagship Fifth Ave retail store in New York on Thursday evening in preparation for the unveiling of the newly redesigned glass cube on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/03/apple_unveiling_redesigned_fifth_ave_glass_cube_on_friday/ Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:07:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/01/uk_tribunal_upholds_apples_firing_of_retail_employee_for_critical_facebook_post/ A British Employment Tribunal has upheld Apple's decision to dismiss a retail store employee who violated company policy by posting derogatory comments about his employer on the Facebook social networ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/11/01/uk_tribunal_upholds_apples_firing_of_retail_employee_for_critical_facebook_post/ Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:48:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/apples_in_store_pickup_option_expands_to_new_york_city_stores/ Apple continues to expand its new in-store pickup option, as customers in New York City can now pick up online purchases from the company's retail locations. As of Monday, Apple's online store now ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/apples_in_store_pickup_option_expands_to_new_york_city_stores/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:37:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/apple_retail_customers_to_gain_self_checkout_option_via_ios_app/ Apple plans to give retail customers the ability to finalize their own in-store purchases via its iOS application for the iPhone, according to a new report. Apple's rumored plans to update its iOS ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/31/apple_retail_customers_to_gain_self_checkout_option_via_ios_app/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:14:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/26/apples_in_store_pickup_program_launches_in_san_francisco/ Apple on Wednesday began offering customers in San Francisco the ability to order a product online and pick it up in a local retail store. When checking out from Apple's online store, a new "Pick u... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/26/apples_in_store_pickup_program_launches_in_san_francisco/ Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:02:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/24/in_store_pickup_option_coming_to_apples_online_store/ Customers may soon be able to buy a product from Apple's online store and pick it up in person at one of the company's retail outlets. The ability is expected to debut soon in a new pilot program b... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/24/in_store_pickup_option_coming_to_apples_online_store/ Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:34:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/05/check_iphone_4s_upgrade_eligibility_via_apple_ahead_of_oct_7_1201_a_m_preorders/ Before iPhone 4S preorders begin this Friday just after midnight Pacific Time, some customers can check their eligibility for discounted upgrade pricing through Apple's official website. The newly ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/10/05/check_iphone_4s_upgrade_eligibility_via_apple_ahead_of_oct_7_1201_a_m_preorders/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/26/apple_rounds_out_september_quarter_with_7_retail_openings/ Apple finished up its September quarter this weekend with a coordinated retail rollout, opening seven stores across four continents. After leading off the weekend with high-profile openings in Shan... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/26/apple_rounds_out_september_quarter_with_7_retail_openings/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:42:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/24/first_hong_kong_apple_store_draws_massive_crowd_on_opening_day/ Apple on Saturday opened its first retail store in Hong Kong to a crowd of hundreds of customers as part of an effort to continue its storied revenue growth in the Greater China region. The new sto... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/24/first_hong_kong_apple_store_draws_massive_crowd_on_opening_day/ Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:34:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/22/apple_prepping_pilot_program_to_loan_ipads_to_retail_staff/ Apple is making preparations to try out a program that allows retail employees to borrow iPads from the company, according to a new report. CNet has learned that the Cupertino, Calif., company pla... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/22/apple_prepping_pilot_program_to_loan_ipads_to_retail_staff/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:11:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/19/apple_to_open_major_retail_stores_in_hong_kong_shanghai_this_week/ Apple has two major retail openings overseas planned for this week in Shanghai and Hong Kong, as the company also launched online stores in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and United Arab Emirate... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/19/apple_to_open_major_retail_stores_in_hong_kong_shanghai_this_week/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:14:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/16/thunderbolt_displays_shipping_apple_knockoff_settlement_apple_experience_center/ Customers report that Apple has begun shipping LED Thunderbolt Displays directly to them. Also, the company has reached a settlement with two New York stores that were allegedly selling knockoff goods... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/16/thunderbolt_displays_shipping_apple_knockoff_settlement_apple_experience_center/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 06:40:00 GMT