The tech giant will launch its Arabic-language online store in Sauid next summer followed by several physical outlets including a flagship store at a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Apple to increase battery replacement charges from March 1
All iPhones prior to iPhone 14, and those without Apple Care, will now pay AED349 instead of AED269; Hike to affect MacBooks and iPads too
Tata Group to open 100 Apple exclusive stores in India: Report
The stores will be set up at shopping malls, high-street and neighbourhood locations
Apple loosens grip on App Store pricing, 29 cents to $10k apps coming
600 new price points announced, starting from 29 cents to $10,000; variable pricing allowed for different storefronts
In pictures: World’s first floating Apple store
The sphere-shaped Apple Marina Bay Sands store offers uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city and its spectacular skyline. The store is Apple’s third retail location in Singapore, the new store creates an unforgettable space for customers.
In pictures: Apple reveals new technologies and features at WWDC20
From macOS Big Sur, featuring the biggest design upgrade since the introduction of Mac OS X, to watchOS 7, the new App Library in iOS 14, and enhanced handwriting capabilities with Apple Pencil in iPadOS 14, here are some of the most groundbreaking features and app development tools unveiled at WWDC20.
In pictures: Apple’s new affordable, updated iPhone SE
Prices for the second-generation iPhone SE will start at AED1,699. The new iPhone comes with a 4.7 inch display, which is bigger than the first-generation iPhone SE but smaller than the newest phones, yet offers high-definition graphics for rich visuals.
Apple gets lift from services, offsetting iPhone weakness
As iPhone sales weakened, Apple has been shifting to earnings from digital content and services sold to the legions of fans of its devices
Apple said to be close to opening first retail store in India
Apple has been prohibited from opening its own stores in the country because it doesn’t meet local sourcing requirements, but it’s shifting manufacturing into India
Dubai Duty Free retail sales now the world’s best, says McLoughlin
Retail sales per sqm in DDF touches $70,000, better than Apple’s New York store, says CEO McLoughlin