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Apple to offer paid parental leave and more sick days to retail employees
The expanded benefits package will apply to both part-time and full-time retail employees.
Apple details $30 million settlement for off-the-clock bag search lawsuit
The long-running lawsuit Apple faced over off-the-clock bag searches of its employees in California is almost over.
Apple closes more stores due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Apple reportedly shut down eight locations across the US and Canada due to a surge in COVID-19 cases both among the public and among its employees.
Texas Apple store closes due to COVID-19 outbreak
An Apple Store in Texas is closed after a COVID-19 outbreak that may have been avoidable.
Apple will reportedly begin hosting in-store classes again on August 30th
Apple is reportedly readying its first in-store educational classes since March, 2020.
Apple brings its free tutorials to YouTube
For the first time, Apple will offer a Today at Apple tutorial on YouTube.
Apple Stores in the US will keep mask mandates in place, for now
Visiting an Apple Store in the US? For now, you'll still need to wear a mask.
Apple reopens all 270 of its US stores, for now
For the first time in nearly a year, all 270 Apple Stores in the US are open.
Apple is temporarily closing more stores due to COVID-19
Apple will temporarily close more than 20 of its retail locations in Georgia, North Carolina and Texas as coronavirus cases continue to climb in those states.
Apple cuts prices on EarPods and its iPhone power adapter by $10
Apple made its EarPods and new power adapter for the iPhone a bit more affordable after confirming that the new iPhones will no longer ship with accessories. The tech giant now sells the EarPods with Lightning connector on the Apple Store for $19 (as noticed by MacRumors), down $10 from its original price. At the same time, the new 20W power adapter for the iPhone also costs $19, which is $10 less than the old adapter the company has discontinued.
Apple will ship orders straight from its stores for some customers
Bloomberg says Apple started testing the program after its stores started re-opening following COVID-19 shutdowns.
Bloomberg: Apple Stores drop most third-party headphones and speakers
Apple conspicuously removed Logitech, Bose and Sonos gear from stores as rumors indicate it will launch its own headphones.
Apple's online store is opening in India on September 23rd
Apple is opening its online store in India on September 23rd over a year after the government eased rules that limited the tech giant’s business in the country. The store will offer Apple’s full range of products and direct support to customers in India for the first time, and it will also give them access to financing options and the company’s trade-in program. Apple started building iPhones at a plant in Karnataka back in 2017.
Apple experiments with 'Express' store to limit COVID risks
Apple is experimenting with offering service to customers in stores.
Apple's 'floating' store in Singapore will open on September 10th
Apple has some pretty stunning stores around the world, such as the one in NYC’s Grand Central Terminal and the one in Dubai with “Solar Wings” that respond to environmental conditions. Its newest location Singapore is its first ever “floating” store, though, and the tech giant has just announced that it’s set to open on September 10th. The floating Apple Store, its third retail location in Singapore, is located at the country’s posh Marina Bay Sands resort.
Apple gears up for direct iPhone sales in India
The online Apple Store comes to India next month, and a real-world one is due to arrive in 2021.
Apple is opening its first 'floating' store in Singapore
Apple has hundreds of physical stores dotted around the world, serving as stores, repair centers and community hubs where people can learn to be more creative. Until now, though, none of these glistening Apple meccas have been built on water. As The Straits Times reports, the company has confirmed plans to open a dome-shaped store near the Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore.
Apple now offers a single gift card for digital and physical purchases
You can load up to $2,000 on a card, depending on how generous you're feeling.
Apple launches its in-store trade-in program for Macs
You can now trade in your old Mac at the Apple Store rather than through the mail.
Apple is reopening more stores but you'll need a face mask to enter
Apple is set to open 25 more stores in the US and 12 in Canada, but be prepared to follow strict COVID-19 guidelines if you want to enter. For one thing, face masks will be required and will be provided if you don’t have one.

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