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  • Eero Wi-Fi, networking products now available in Apple Store retail locations

    You can now walk into an Apple Store retail location and snag an eero router.

    Following the announcement that Eero networking devices were available via Apple’s web store, the company has announced that they’re now available at Apple’s retail locations.

    The products vary, such as the eero Mesh Wi-Fi Router, eero Pro Mesh Wi-Fi Router, and the eero Beacon Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender. Eero products also support HomeKit, which means you can impose network security settings for HomeKit accessories.

    There are three security levels:

    • Restrict to Home: Most secure. Your accessory can interact only with HomeKit through your Apple devices. The accessory won’t connect to the Internet or any local devices so any third-party services, like firmware updates, might be blocked.
    • Automatic: Default security. Your accessory can communicate with HomeKit and connections recommended by its manufacturer.
    • No Restriction: Least secure. This setting bypasses the secure router and allows your accessory to interact with any device in your network or Internet-based service.

    Customers can now purchase Eero products from Apple Store locations in Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and United States.

    Via The Mac Observer

  • Apple reopens more than 70 U.S., Canadian Apple Store locations

    The Apple Store retail location reopening continue in both the United States via a mixture of appointment, curbside, storefront, and in-store service. At present, all 50 U.S. states have entered a reopening process allowing for retail operations to resume in some capacity.

    As of June 16, 154 of Apple’s 271 U.S. stores have reopened, the company having reopened 365 of its 510 stores across the globe.

    Apple recently offered the following comments:

    This week we’ll return to serving customers in many more US locations including by appointment in New York City, where we’re proud to stand beside New Yorkers as they emerge from this incredibly difficult time. All stores continue to practice additional steps for the health of employees and customers, including temperature checks, face coverings and social distancing. As hours and services vary by location, we encourage everyone to check their local store webpage for more information. Customers can also visit for support by phone or chat.

    We are committed to reopening our stores in a very thoughtful manner with the health and safety of our customers and teams as our top priority, and we look forward to seeing our customers again soon.

    The newly reopened Apple Store locations are as follows:

    “California

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Valley Fair (Santa Clara) (Reopened June 15)
    • Oakridge (San Jose) (Reopened June 15)
    • Glendale Galleria (Glendale)
    • Northridge (Northridge)
    • Pasadena (Pasadena)
    • Third Street Promenade (Santa Monica)
    • Manhattan Village (Manhattan Beach)
    • Beverly Center (Los Angeles)
    • Sherman Oaks (Sherman Oaks)
    • Topanga (Canova Park)
    • Los Cerritos (Cerritos)
    • The Americana at Brand (Glendale)
    • Valencia Town Center (Valencia)

    Connecticut

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Danbury Fair Mall (Danbury)
    • Trumbull (Trumbull)
    • Westfarms (Farmington)
    • New Haven (New Haven)
    • Evergreen Walk (South Windsor)

    By Appointment Only

    • SoNo Collection (Norwalk)
    • Greenwich Avenue (Greenwich)

    Delaware

    Curbside Service & Sales

    • Christiana Mall (Newark)

    Indiana

    In-store Service & Sales

    • The Fashion Mall at Keystone (Indianapolis)

    Louisiana

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Lakeside Shopping Center (Metairie)
    • Mall of Louisiana (Baton Rouge)

    Massachusetts

    In-store Service & Sales

    • MarketStreet (Lynnfield)
    • CambridgeSide (Cambridge)
    • Chestnut Hill (Chestnut Hill)
    • South Shore (Braintree)
    • Derby Street (Hingham)
    • Boylston Street (Boston)
    • Burlington (Burlington)
    • Holyoke (Holyoke)
    • Natick (Natick)
    • Legacy Place (Dedham)
    • Solomon Pond Mall (Marlborough)

    Michigan

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Woodland (Grand Rapids)

    Mississippi

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Renaissance at Colony Park (Ridgeland)

    New Hampshire

    In-store Service & Sales

    • Rockingham Park (Salem)
    • Pheasant Line (Nashua)
    • The Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester)

    New Jersey

    Storefront Service & Sales

    • Tice’s Corner (Woodcliff Lake)

    Curbside Service & Sales

    • Rockaway (Rockaway)
    • Garden State Plaza (Paramus)
    • Freehold Raceway Mall (Freehold)
    • Short Hills (Short Hills)
    • Menlo Park (Edison)
    • Bridgewater (Bridgewater)
    • Willowbrook (Wayne)
    • Sagemore (Marlton)
    • Cherry Hill (Cherry Hill)
    • Quaker Bridge (Lawrence Township)

    New York

    By Appointment Only

    • SoHo (NYC)
    • Fifth Avenue (NYC)
    • West 14th Street (NYC)
    • Upper West Side (NYC)
    • Ridge Hill (Yonkers)
    • Manhasset (Manhasset)
    • Grand Central (NYC)
    • Upper East Side (NYC)
    • Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
    • Downtown Brooklyn (Brooklyn)

    Storefront Service & Sales

    • Nanuet (Nanuet)

    Curbside Service & Sales

    • Roosevelt Field (Garden City)
    • The Westchester (White Plains)
    • Walt Whitman (Huntington Station)
    • Smith Haven (Lake Grove)
    • Queens Center (Elmhurst)
    • Staten Island (Staten Island)

    Pennsylvania

    In-store Service & Sales

    • South Hills Village (Pittsburgh) (Reopened June 16)
    • Ross Park (Pittsburgh) (Reopened June 16)

    Storefront Service & Sales

    •  Lehigh Valley (Whitehall)

    Curbside Service & Sales

    • King of Prussia (King of Prussia)
    • Suburban Square (Ardmore)
    • Willow Grove Park (Willow Grove)
    • Park City (Lancaster)

    Canada

    • Masonville (London)
    • Bayshore Shopping Centre (Ottawa)
    • Conestoga (Waterloo)
    • Place Ste-Foy (Quebec City)”

    If you’ve had a chance to visit a newly-reopened Apple Store location, please let us know about your experience in the comments.

    Via 9to5Mac

  • Apple expands zero percent financing via Apple Card to additional products, offers new incentives

    The Apple Card zero percent financing program has been expanded beyond iPhones to include more products.

    The expansion now allows customers to purchase AirPods Pro headphones, the Apple Pencil, iPads, and Macs via an Apple Card with zero percent interest. The offer differs based on the product, and iPad Pros and Macs provide zero percent interest for a 12-month period. Cheaper products like AirPods have the option for six months.

    Even Apple’s most expensive products, such as the Mac Pro with the Pro Display XDR, are available for the program. Accessories are also included, such as the Magic Keyboard for iPads and the Apple Pencil.

    Finally, customers will receive an incentive of three percent cash back upon purchasing an Apple product with an Apple Card.

    Customers can start with Apple Monthly Card installments by selecting the option during checkout and completing the purchase. They can also manage their monthly payments via the Wallet app on iOS.

    Via The Mac Observer

  • Rumor: Apple could launch Mac trade-in program via its U.S., Canadian retail locations as soon as next week

    It looks like Apple will launch a Mac trade-in program via its retail stores in the U.S. and Canada as soon as next week.

    The program will allow you to trade in your current Mac for credit towards a new purchase or an Apple gift card. Previously, the Mac trade-in program was available only when shopping through Apple.com. Apple retail already has trade-in programs for the Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone.

    The report doesn’t specifically state which Macs are eligible for trade-in or what they’ll be worth. Even so, you can get some idea of what to expect by

    The Mac trade-in program could start on June 15 in the U.S., and on June 18 in Canada.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via Macworld and Bloomberg News

  • Rumor: Apple to allow customers to purchase devices via monthly installments with their Apple Card

    Apple will reportedly allow customers to purchases devices and then pay for them in monthly installments via their Apple Card. Interest-free plans lasting 12-months could apply to items such as iPads, Macs, the Apple Pencil and iPad keyboards, and the Mac XDR Display monitor.

    It’s also rumored that Apple will allow for six-month payment plans for AirPods, Apple TV, and HomePod units. Education discounts will still be available, and the payments can be added to a customer’s monthly Apple Card bill as well as be managed within the Wallet app. The plan is considered a means of increasing sign-ups for the Apple Card, which was launched in collaboration with Goldman Sachs.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Mac Observer and Bloomberg News