Apple now lets Brits order online and pick up in-store
Apple already offers free next-day delivery for online purchases, as well as convenient local pickup points, but as of today, you also have the option of collecting your order in-store instead. Look at the website listing for the new iPad Pro, for example, and you'll see the familiar estimated delivery window is now joined by an "available for pickup" notice. You don't even need to get to the checkout stage to pull up a tool that lets you search for nearby stores by postcode. Anywhere the product is in stock will show as being "available today," and once you've placed your order, it should be ready for collection within an hour, though Apple will email you to confirm. You can also elect someone else to pick up your purchase for you, and of course, either way you'll need to bring appropriate documentation.
If the particular item isn't in stock, you can still opt to have your online order sent to a store for later collection. UK in-store pickups have been a long time coming, as the same option has been available in the US for years. Only recently has Apple decided to expand the service, starting with Canada and Australia earlier this week. You can, of course, simply use the online tool to make sure a product is in stock before heading to a store to make your purchase there. But the pickup option should save you a bit of time, which is always welcome in the mad dash for last-minute Christmas presents.
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