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Piper Ups iPhone Sales Estimates to 4.47 Million for Q4

Piper Jaffray analyst, Gene Munster, has recently upped his target estimate of the number expected Q4 iPhone 3G sales from 4.1 million to 4.47 million, according to a Wednesday report to clients.

“Munster’s new estimate is based 1) on Apple’s report that it sold 1 million iPhone 3Gs in the three days following the device’s July [...]

Another Apple Store Set for Sydney

Apple’s retail sector is at it again as the Harbor City prepares for a second Apple store opening.

Less than one month after the opening of the Australian flagship store, Apple has announced plans to open yet another Apple store in Sydney. Set for a Saturday morning opening, the Chatsworth Chase addition will be celebrated [...]

Line Forms at Portland,OR Apple Store; iPhone 3G’s in Stock

A line has formed this afternoon at the Portland,OR Pioneer Place Apple Store. A quick call and visit by MacBlogz reader Chris confirms that the line was in fact for a re-stocking of Apple’s new iPhone 3G.

Reports that the iPhone 3G was sold out everywhere across America began showing up late last week and [...]

Apple set to open 4 new stores by the weekend

A slew of announcements are showing that Apple is set to open four new stores by the end of this weekend.

The first of which will be a Montreal, Quebec store, giving Canada their first true flagship to call their own.  The store will be Quebec’s second to open behind the one in Laval.  The exterior [...]

[photo gallery] Apple Store - Beijing

Apple has opened its new flagship store in Beijing, China in the Sanlitun Entertainment District.
Prior to officially opening the doors to their new Beijing Store, Apple held a sneak peak to let customers come get a first look. At this point, the doors are open and the store is officially doing business.

All photos courtesy [...]

New Apple Flasghip Store in Beijing; Sneak Peak

Apple’s new flagship store will be a two-level store store opening July 19 in Beijing’s Sanlitun entertainment district at 10am, Apple’s first in China and its 219th worldwide. Lucky visitors were given a sneak peak of their new flagship store in China today.

The store will offer Genius Bar services in Chinese and English with support [...]

[Video] MacBlogz iPhone 3G Launch Line continued.

We here at MacBlogz hope that everyone has had a successful and enjoyable iPhone 3G launch day. While there were definitely some ups and downs (to say the least), those of you that have triumphed over the lines only to be faced with further issues, can now sit back and bask in all of the [...]

Apple plans $1.9M store at Lakeside; New Orleans

“Apple has secured a building permit in Jefferson Parish to construct a $1.9 million retail store inside Lakeside Shopping Center. It will be built in the place of the former Discovery store.” Reports the New Orleans City Business website.
“Officials with Lakeside would not confirm Apple’s plans, but the shopping center’s Web site shows Apple is [...]

[photos] iPhone 3G insanity officially commenses. NYC lines form one week early.

Well, the insanity has officially begun! Some very eager Apple fans (10 to be exact) have formed a line outside Apple’s flagship Manhattan Store. This 1970’s inspired group is claiming appreciation for Apple’s new iPhone 3G because it allows for “independence from being tied down to office chairs in order to get your work done, [...]

Calling all App Store developers. Times a wastin.

As the hype-machine keeps building up steam, software developers are battling tooth and nail to cash in on the upcoming App Store. But if they want to make in on time for launch, Apple has set a deadline that is sure to have developers scrambling to fine tune their apps.
In preparation for the App Store’s [...]

Ron Johnson speaks; Inside Look at Apple’s Monstrous Syndney Store.

“Hundreds of Apple fans and onlookers clogged the pavements of George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD tonight to witness the opening of Australia’s first Apple Store.
Fifteen minutes before the allotted hour of 5pm, the queue to enter the store stretched from the corner of George and King Streets, around the block and back [...]

Apple set to open Amusement Park. First ride to be called the iFly!

Everyone will agree that the way Apple brands itself and its core business models is truly genius. The mystery surrounding this company has lured the focus and intrigue of techies, celebrity trendsetters, market analysts and competing CEO’s alike. But how does Apple do it? How do they make themselves so secretive yet at the same [...]

Fedex arrives at Apple Store.

Nothing yet. Apple retail stores still clueless at 9:42am.

We are here at the most visited Apple store in Portland at Pioneer Place. After talking to a few retail employees, it seems as if they have gotten NO sealed boxes, NO information and have ZERO idea when the 3G iPhone, or anything is going to be released.
This may mean that Apple will unveil something [...]

Syndey Apple Store Opens June 19th. Resellers fear inevitable demise.

It comes as no surprise that Apple goes all-out when it comes to their retail stores. The brand new store Apple is building in Sydney, Australia is costing the company a whopping $15 million. While being Apple’s first store in the southern hemisphere, it will be comparable in size, luxury, lavishness and general “WOW”, to [...]

Apple moving into Vegas with insanely lavish Retail Store.

Apple is planning to unleash its fury in Las Vegas with an insanely lavish and over-the-top 20,000-square foot Retail space. Check out a few of the photos below (courtesy of Apple Insider) and read the full article here.

Apple Insider and ifo Apple Store co-authored the story mentioned here.

24 hr Apple Store has 60 person line in the middle of the day.

For absolutely no reason there is a line 60 people deep outside Apple’s flagship retail store in Manhattan. Some people think they’re waiting for a 3g iPhone. Others just have no idea what they are doing. Keep in mind, this store is open 24 hrs a day. This is simply insane. Apple’s magical, mystery marketing [...]

[video] Apple Boston Store on Fox News !

Check out this news report that aired earlier tonight about the Apple Store Grand Opening in Boston !

[video] Boston Apple Store Before Opening !

Here’s a brand new video displaying the madness going on as we speak in Boston !!!

Opening Day for Boston; Apple’s Retail Growth Strategy

image source: Gizmodo

Sandwiched between aging brick buildings on historic Boylston Street, the shimmering glass facade of Americas now largest Apple store is set to open today. Thousands are expected to attend the evening’s festivities, including free workshops and live music, upon its opening at 6 p.m. tonight.
The three story, 20,000 square [...]