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[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 [...]

Second Life Apple Store.

While You Tubing a moment ago I came across this two minute video. Check out the detailed genius bar 1 minute 6 seconds into the video !
Second Life has quickly become an all encompassing virtual world. Apple has forever been virtually immortalized. Does that make sense? Either way, now people can spend their virtual dollars [...]

The Online Apple Store.

The Apple Store online and Apple.com as a whole, have become a showcase for remarkable internet and web development technology. The store is a breeze to shop and navigate around, and the entire Apple website displays their product line-up in a way that my grandmother could understand.
With all of this being said, it still feels [...]

Apple to Celebrate Boston Store Grand Opening

When the Boylston Street (Boston) Apple store opens on the Thursday, May 15, it will effectively become the largest in the fleet of over 200. Macdailynews.com reports that in celebration, Apple will be giving away limited edition T-shirts, as well as hosting free workshops, live music and other special events.
The four story building, formerly [...]

iTunes Ad Lands Ting Tings on Top 100

Billboard.com has recently reported that the U.K based group, The Ting Tings, has recently seen a dramatic surge in popularity and sales over the past week, with their single “Shut Up and Let Me Go,” featured in the new iPod/iTunes commercial launched on April 27. Due to the ads popularity, the single has managed [...]

Apple Re-Inventing Online Shopping.

While the current online Apple store is no doubt a wonderful shopping experience, I think they can do better. The current store, as it stands is beautifully laid out, very speedy and responsive. Other distributors and brands should take a lesson in allowing their customers a great “shopping experience” when configuring their perfect computer build, [...]