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Apple will repair iPhones with third-party batteries

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In a change to its longstanding policy, Apple is apparently repairing iPhones with third-party batteries at its Genius Bars and Apple Authorized Service Providers. This is a about-face from its previous stance, which was to refuse repairs on iPhones...

Own an Official Genius Bar Sign – Just $6000

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How’d you like to set up your very own Apple Genius Bar, so you can act all superior when your friends come over? Well if you’ve got six grand kicking around, you can own an authentic original Apple Genius Bar sign.

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Maple Ridge Auction got their hands on this original Genius Bar sign when an Apple Store was remodeled, and it can be yours if you’ve got the dough to spare.

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The sign comes with the mounting pegs for the text, and measures about 26″(w) x 29″(h) x 1″(d). This is the perfect thing for a serious Apple fanatic. Of course, whoever installs this shall be required to repair my iPhone 6 Plus the next time its screen starts acting up again.

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Concierge to replace old Genius Bar appointment system in Apple stores

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Apple is all in for a ‘new look’ for this year new year. The Genius Bar appointment system is being replaced in the US stores by a new concept called ‘Concierge’. The new system is expected to be in...

No New Apple Stores in America

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If you live miles from an existing Apple store, your chances of having a new Apple store in your town are zero. As reported by Apple Balla, Apple opened about 30 new stores in 2013, only four of them...

Apple now requires Apple IDs for Genius Bar appointments

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Apple is leveraging the use of personal identification across its products and services. Just yesterday, the company stressed this point by introducing the Touch ID fingerprint sensor which now...

AppleCare Support Website is Redesigned with 24/7 Live Chat and More

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Apple remakes its AppleCare support portal to make it simple and easy to use. A 24/7 live chat support facility is also added in this new design now. The new website offers user large and easy to use...

Apple to Launch New iPhone Incentive Programs to Boost Sales

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There were mainly three gentlemen who addressed the Apple Retail Store crowd. Chief among them was Tim Cook, the CEO of the conglomerate. The other two were Eddy Cue and Craig Federighi. According to...

Best Buy founder wants slashed prices, Apple-style customer service in $10 billion rescue plan

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Best Buy founder wants slashed prices, Applestyle customer service in $10 billion rescue plan

Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is proposing a plan to turn around the ailing electronics store as part of a $10 billion buyout. He's proposing the retailer slashes prices to compete with online rivals like Amazon, while offering Apple Store-levels of customer service. He's concerned that the current closure and size-reduction policy will spell the end of the business, which is rumored to announce another round of closures shortly. It's yet to be seen if his plan, which would mean running Best Buy at a loss for several years, would be accepted by the company's management, who are meeting to discuss the proposals at the end of the month.

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