In-Store Pickup Option Available for Apple Watch Orders

In-Store Pickup Option Available for Apple Watch Orders
If you take a peek at Apple\'s Online Store you\'ll see that Apple is preparing to offer the Watch in-store in the United States and other launch countries, listing that the Watch is "available soon" on the Apple Store iOS app and Apple Online Store. The option is greyed and is not selectable by the user. Up until this point, all Apple Watch orders including Watch bands must be ordered online, exclusively. Soon, customers will be able to order online and pick up their Watches in store. Upon arriving at the Apple Store, customers will be required to provide valid government photo ID and must match the name on the reservation and product. Apple originally planned to offer the Watch in-store, but due to manufacturing issues and high demand, the company revoked the idea.

Apple Stores Celebrating Earth Day 2015

Apple Stores Celebrating Earth Day 2015
April 22nd, 2015 is Earth Day. Apple Stores around the world today are celebrating the event by putting up green leaves on the iconic Apple logo. While the physical brick-and-mortar stores are rocking the change, the Apple Online Stores seem to be unaffected. If you visit Apple\'s website today you will see the company\'s going green initiatives highlighting the company\'s 2015 Environmental Responsibility Report and the \'Better Starts Here\' video. On Apple\'s official YouTube channel you\'ll find the tweaked Apple logo as well. The annual event is used to promote environmental and the overall improvement of creating a better world.

One Million Apple Watches Sold on Friday, Black Sport Most Popular

One Million Apple Watches Sold on Friday, Black Sport Most Popular

A couple of sources claimed earlier this year that the Apple Watch was going to be a complete flop -- think what you want, however, this is completely false. According to a poll completed by Slice Intelligence, Apple took a whopping 957,000 Apple Watch pre-orders in the US alone. In comparison, the millionth iPhone was sold in 74 days, 28 days for the iPad and two years with the iPod. The report goes on to say that each customer spent $503.83 on average and bought more than one Watch. Unfortunately, the pricier Apple Watch Edition was not included in this report. Apple began taking pre-orders last Friday, taking an online-only approach. One million devices sold within the first 24 hours is an impressive figure nonetheless. This doesn\'t come as a surprise since most models were pushed back to June within the first hour after pre-orders became available Friday morning.

AppleCare+ Pricing for Apple Watch Now Available

AppleCare+ Pricing for Apple Watch Now Available

The official pricing for AppleCare+ is now available on Apple\'s website. All watch models come with a standard 1-year of limited warranty and a complimentary 90-day phone support. The extended warranty plans are optionally available and must be purchased within the first 60 days of receiving your Apple Watch. Pricing varies depending on the model of the Apple Watch you order. For the entry-level Apple Watch Sport model, AppleCare+ coverage will be $49. The mid-tier Apple Watch with Stainless Steel body coverage is priced at $69, and owners of the high-end Apple Watch Edition which features an 18-karat solid gold body will have to spend a whopping $1,500 for AppleCare+ extended warranty. Unlike other Apple devices, the Apple Watch Edition extended warranty will cover three years, rather than the standard two years for all other Apple devices including the Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch collection. All extended coverage covers up to two incidents of accidental damages. The plan covers the Apple Watch itself, the inductive charger, power adapter and the battery. Each hardware repair or replacement will have an included fee on top of the base price. Each hardware incident will cost $69 and $79 for the Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch with Stainless Steel, respectively. As for the Apple Watch Edition, hardware incidents will cost a hefty $1,000. Will you be purchasing AppleCare+ for your Apple Watch?

Apple Watch Selling Like Hot Cakes, Set to Ship in June

Apple Watch Selling Like Hot Cakes, Set to Ship in June

Last night at 12:01AM PDT, Apple made their Online Stores available for customer who wanted to pre-order the Apple Watch. You were able to order via the web or you could\'ve fired up the iOS Apple Store and order that way. If you managed to get a hold of a 4/24 home delivery date, consider yourself lucky. As reported by MacRumors, pre-order estimates for many Apple Watch models now say 4-6 weeks or worse in less than six hours. Certain models like the 42mm Black Link Bracelet or the Apple Watch Edition in rose gold are now shipping in July.

Apple Online Store Down ahead of Apple Watch pre-orders

Apple Online Store Down ahead of Apple Watch pre-orders

As usual, Apple has taken down its Online Store ahead of the Apple Watch pre-order. The companies Online Store currently states, "We’ll be back. We’re busy updating the Apple Store for you and will be back soon." The Apple Watch starts at $349 and ranges all the way up to $17,000 depending on the model, size and band you choose. The Watch comes in two sizes, 38mm and 42mm, and comes in 3 different collections Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. Pre-orders begin at 12:01AM PDT and supplies are limited. Which one will you be getting?

Apple: Expect Constrained Supply on Launch

Apple: Expect Constrained Supply on Launch

With under 24 hours before the Apple Watch pre-order, Apple\'s SVP of Online and Retail Stores Angela Ahrendts issued a media release regarding the constrained supply of the Watch on launch. The company notes that they will be taking only taking online orders “during the initial launch period.” Ahrendts\' said this in the press release:

We are excited to welcome customers tomorrow and introduce them to Apple Watch, our most personal device yet. Based on the tremendous interest from people visiting our stores, as well as the number of customers who have gone to the Apple Online Store to mark their favorite Apple Watch ahead of availability, we expect that strong customer demand will exceed our supply at launch,” said Angela Ahrendts, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail and Online Stores. “To provide the best experience and selection to as many customers as we can, we will be taking orders for Apple Watch exclusively online during the initial launch period.

The Watch will be available for pre-order at 12:01 PDT in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Furthermore, the wearable device will be shipping on April 24. MacRumors discovered yesterday that the Watch may have some delays on launch due to supply constraints, while some models may be unavailable to ship on launch day.

Here\'s a list of Apple Watch\'s that may be delayed on launch:

• Aluminum Case with Sport Band: “Delivers 4/24 to 5/8″


• Stainless Steel Case with Sport Band: “Delivers 4/24 to 5/8″


• Stainless Steel Case with Milanese Loop: “Delivers 4/24 to 5/8″


• Stainless Steel Case with Black Classic Buckle: “Delivers 4/24 to 5/8″


• Stainless Steel Case with Modern Buckle: “Dispatched in 4 to 6 weeks”


• Stainless Steel Case with Leather Loop: “Dispatched in 4 to 6 weeks”


• Stainless Steel Case with Link Bracelet: “Dispatched in 4 to 6 weeks”


• All Edition Models Dispatching in May

We will keep you updated as more information comes out.

Apple Pushing Customers to Buy the Apple Watch and New MacBook Online

Apple Pushing Customers to Buy the Apple Watch and New MacBook Online

Here lately we\'ve been noticing a trend that when Apple launches a new product, waiting lines get really long. This tends to give Apple free publicity and press for how long these lines can grow. That said though, it begins to look like Apple wants to reverse this decision and is suggesting that customers purchase the Apple Watch and the new MacBook through the Apple Online Store. Obtained by Business Insider, Apple\'s retail Chief Angela Ahrendts said, "the days of waiting in line and crossing fingers for a product are over," according to an internal memo sent to Apple Store employees. Unlike Apple\'s current retail setup, the Apple Watch won\'t be displayed on hands-on stands or attached to security chains. The report also notes that in-store pickups will be unavailable to customers in the UK. Here\'s the full memo from Apple\'s retail Chief:

Get in line online

"The days of waiting in line and crossing fingers for a product are over for our customers. The Apple Store app and our online store make it much easier to purchase Apple Watch and the new MacBook. Customers will know exactly when and where their product arrives.

This is a significant change in mindset, and we need your help to make it happen. Tell your customers we have more availability online, and show them how easy it is to order. You’ll make their day."

This Friday, Apple will be shipping the new MacBook while preorders begin for the Apple Watch in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and a small handful of other countries. Two weeks later, it will ship to homes and customers will be able to pick up their preordered watches in stores.

New Apple Wireless Keyboard Lands on Apple Online Store

New Apple Wireless Keyboard Lands on Apple Online Store

Apple has quietly updated their online store earlier yesterday morning with a new version of the Apple Wireless keyboard, which also features backlit keys. The product description has yet to be updated, though the product image does have indicate dimming and brightening keys on the F5 and 56 keys respectively, as found on Apple\'s notebook line. The keys have had a slight redesign, most notably the eject key being replaced with a power key. Our biggest concern is wether Apple has replaced the scissor mechanism in favor of the butterfly mechanism found in the latest Macbook. The new mechanism reduces movement and improves the typing experience according to Apple. [9to5Mac]