Kia stores are a hot ticket for retailers
Dealership brokers say Kia has become an increasingly popular brand for consumers and the value of its dealerships continues to rise. At least 27 Kia stores changed hands in 2022, up from 24 in 2021......»»
Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 return to Apple Stores
Apple has started to sell the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra in some physical Apple Stores in the United States after temporarily fending off the ITC sales and import ban, with online sales expected on Thursday.Apple Watch UltraJust two d.....»»
Apple Pay now available in Lowe"s home improvement stores
Home improvement retail giant Lowe's now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.If you're planning to visit Lowe's soon, you can now pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. After years.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and force sideloading
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Stores, and impose fines on both for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Ja.....»»
Customers want more car loan information online, eLEND finds
Dealers blame lenders at least in part for a disconnect in the car buying process between auto retailers and customers, according to a new study by eLEND Solutions......»»
Customers can now pay for goods with Apple Pay in Lowe"s home improvement stores
Home improvement retail giant Lowe's now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.If you're planning to visit Lowe's soon, you can now pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. After years.....»»
Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and antitrust issues
Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Store, and impose fines for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Japan's pre.....»»
Apple halts Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in U.S. Apple Stores ahead of ITC ban
Apple is no longer selling the Apple Watch Series 9 nor the Apple Watch Ultra 2 through its U.S. Apple Stores, ready for the expected ITC sales ban on December 25.Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple suspended its online sales of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Appl.....»»
Christmas consumption: What would the great economic philosophers think?
Even during a cost of living crisis, with interest rates and inflation high, the average spending per person for Christmas 2023 in the U.K. is expected to reach as much as £974. Retailers, advertisers and a sense of tradition continue to encourage u.....»»
Apple Pulls Select Watch Models from its Stores Following Patent Dispute
Buyers only have until December 23 to get the aforementioned models via Apple's physical retail stores. The post Apple Pulls Select Watch Models from its Stores Following Patent Dispute appeared first on Phandroid. A while back, a patent d.....»»
Apple halts sales of the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 in its online store ahead of Dec 25 ban
As it promised, Apple no longer sells the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra via its online store in the US — and time is running out to get them at brick and mortar Apple Stores, too.Apple Watch Series 9 (left) and Apple Watch Ultra (right.....»»
Grab the best deals on gifts you can still get before Christmas
Shoppers cutting it close to the wire can still find products on sale from major outlets with last-minute savings, delivery, and pickup options for Christmas.Deals can still arrive by Christmas.We combed our favorite retailers for price drops that ar.....»»
Apple Store Infinite Loop is closing for good January 20
The Infinite Loop campus is only a few minutes away from Apple Park, and both locations run Apple Stores, at least until January 20 when the old campus store is set to finally close.Apple Store Infinite LoopApple Park opened in 2017 with the Apple Pa.....»»
US commits to landing an international astronaut on the Moon
This ticket to the Moon will probably go to a European or Japanese astronaut. Enlarge / Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a National Space Council meeting Wednesday in Washington. (credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky) One of t.....»»
Should the Apple Store be forced to sell lemons?
Apple has spent extraordinary amounts of money building strategic placed Apple Stores around the world. Who should benefit most from Apple's work: Microsoft, Google or maybe Sony?University Village Apple Store, SeattleGiven Apple's success in buildin.....»»
An Apple Watch ban is about to take effect, grab the best deals now
Apple will be pausing Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales in the U.S. starting Dec. 21 via its online and physical stores. Here's where to get the best deals right now before the import ban takes effect.A pause in Apple Watch sales is set to begin.....»»
Why Google lost its mobile app store fight with Epic, and Apple won
For three years, we've been hearing about Epic Games' fight with both Apple and Google over how App Stores operate, with the decisions going in wildly different directions in each case. Let's look at why.Before anyone gets lost in a haze of free mark.....»»
Apple Watches being pulled from stores this week due to potential import ban
Ban on Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2 starts Dec. 26 if Biden doesn't intervene. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9 released in September 2023. (credit: Apple) Apple will pause sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Appl.....»»
With third-party app stores on the horizon, Apple is working on keeping developers loyal
We’re likely less than six months away from the launch of third-party app stores on the iPhone – at least in Europe – and Apple’s plans for this appear to be advancing. We’ve already noted that most consumers are unlikely to switch from.....»»
Grab Apple"s M2 MacBook Air for $899 during today"s holiday flash sale
Weekend sale prices are in effect now on Apple's latest MacBook Air. Right now, top Apple retailers are competing in an exciting price war, offering you the chance to snag these sleek laptops for up to $250 off.Imagine owning the standard M2 13-inch.....»»
European Commission grills Apple and Google on app store risks and ad practices
The European Commission has sent a formal request to Apple and Google asking the tech giants how they identify "systemic risks" to consumers in their respective app stores.European flagsBoth the App Store and Google Play have been designated as "Very.....»»