Michael Steeber
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The all-new Apple Dadeland: It’s just another Apple Store, except it’s not
Apple Dadeland has a sunny new home in Miami, Florida. The all-new store opened today at Dadeland Mall, replacing a previous, interior-facing location. Built with Apple’s latest design, Apple Dadeland is brighter, larger, and more inviting. The store joins Apple Aventura and Apple Brickell City Centre in Miami in offering all of the features and […] → Read More
Adobe adds Healing Brush and Magic Wand to Photoshop on iPad, Mac updates, more
Adobe released updates to its Photoshop and Fresco ecosystem on iPad and Mac today, adding long-awaited features and new capabilities. Most exciting are updates to Photoshop on iPad, which has gradually added desktop-class features since its initial release in 2019. New today are the Healing Brush and Magic Wand tools. From Adobe: Using your Apple […] → Read More
Apple and Olivia Rodrigo encourage iPad creativity on TikTok
Apple has partnered with musician Olivia Rodrigo and several digital illustrators to inspire artists on TikTok. A series of videos posted to Apple’s account feature iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app. Inspired by Olivia Rodrigo’s track “Brutal,” TikTok followers are encouraged to create their own #BrutalMasks. Apple worked with artists including Braeden O’Brien, Designical, […] → Read More
There’s an Apple Store hiding in your home
Apple is building its next great retail store in your living room. Have you seen the plans? Expedited by the pandemic, Apple has created new platforms, polished existing services, and renewed its online retail efforts to create a home ecosystem just as immersive and memorable as its in-store experience. There’s just one catch: you’ll need […] → Read More
All-new Apple Dadeland opens soon in Miami
Apple Dadeland in Miami, Florida will soon reopen in a sunny new street-facing space at Dadeland Mall, Apple announced today. Moving from an indoor, first level store to a wraparound outdoor space with endless sunlight, the all-new Apple Dadeland will become a focal point for Dadeland Mall. The store has direct access to the south […] → Read More
Scan, pay, go: App Clip self-checkout comes to the Apple Store app
Apple is making it faster and easier than ever to buy accessories and cases at Apple Stores with a new self-checkout App Clip powered by the Apple Store app and Apple Pay. App Clips are small parts of apps that load quickly in the moments you need them. Select Apple Stores now feature App Clips […] → Read More
Apple Stores float new portless MagSafe dock design
Apple has developed a new iPhone display solution for its retail stores that highlights MagSafe wireless charging, eliminates cable clutter, and makes iPhones more approachable to customers. Today, tables at every Apple Store use white polycarbonate risers with a row of Lightning connectors to spotlight every model in the iPhone family. The risers contain product […] → Read More
Pet portraits light up latest Shot on iPhone campaign and Today at Apple session
Apple is highlighting the artistic side of pet photography in a new Shot on iPhone campaign and free virtual Today at Apple session. Developed in collaboration with photographer Jason Nocito, the campaign features Portrait Lighting on iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max. According to Apple, the pet portrait series shows how photographic features previously reserved […] → Read More
Public sculpture coming to Apple Park Visitor Center next year invites you to tour the world’s deserts
Apple Park Visitor Center is the perfect place for a photo walk, and soon visitors will discover a totally new environment to capture and experience. Apple has commissioned artist Katie Paterson and studio Zeller & Moye to create a permanent public sculpture for the visitor center titled Mirage. Constructed entirely from pure cast glass, Mirage […] → Read More
International collection of Apple Stores celebrates Apple Watch International Collection
From Tokyo to Milan, some of the world’s top Apple Stores are celebrating Apple Watch International Collection bands with energetic wall-to-wall graphics and unique displays to help customers discover their favorite styles. Apple Watch International Collection arrives just in time for the Tokyo Olympic Games and features 22 limited-edition bands themed for 22 countries across […] → Read More
Today at Apple expands to YouTube with Creative Projects inspired by The Snoopy Show
Today at Apple, the program of free creative sessions designed to help artists, photographers, musicians and more unlock their potential, is expanding to YouTube. Starting today, you’ll be able to watch sessions at any time hosted by Apple Creative Pros and special guests. The first episode in the online series is created in collaboration with […] → Read More
Virtual Today at Apple sessions invite you to create Ted Lasso fan art
Ted Lasso season two debuts July 23, and Apple is inviting you to celebrate with a series of virtual Today at Apple sessions anyone can attend. Starting July 23, type artist Tyrsa will join Apple Creative Pros to guide three free Ted Lasso Fan Art Sessions. Grab your iPad, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app […] → Read More
Shopping guide: The ultimate directory of home furnishings in virtual Apple keynotes
Behind every great virtual Apple keynote is an equally impressive collection of modern furniture and tasteful objects from top designers across the globe. Poring through all six online-only Apple events, I’ve cataloged more than 100 chairs, sofas, tables, lamps, books, and accessories that fill the sets. Starting with WWDC 2020, Apple events went virtual in […] → Read More
Today at Apple Creative Studios London launches for aspiring musicians and radio producers
This August, Today at Apple Creative Studios expands to London with opportunities for youth interested in pursuing a career in music or radio. Creative Studios London will connect young artists with industry-leading mentors, major names in the broadcasting world, and professional studio environments. Apple has partnered with Reprezent 107.3FM, creative arts youth space Spotlight, Platoon, […] → Read More
Apple Camp 2021 registration opens with new in-store and at-home activities
The start of summer marks the annual kick off of Apple Camp, a collection of hands-on activities helping kids explore creativity. For 2021, Apple is back with a new lineup of in-store and at-home experiences for youth to discover. Apple Camp invites kids on creative expeditions in video using the Clips app. Live sessions will […] → Read More
In-store pickup launches at Apple Stores in mainland China
Starting Wednesday, Apple customers in mainland China can order products online and pick them up for free at their local Apple Store. The service, long offered in the United States and elsewhere, is now available on Apple.com.cn. Previously, customers in mainland China could purchase products while at an Apple Store or choose one of several […] → Read More
Readers celebrate Apple Tower Theatre with their favorite L.A. photos shot on iPhone
Apple Tower Theatre is now open in Downtown Los Angeles. To celebrate the grand opening of downtown’s first Apple Store and the premiere of a major historic restoration project, readers were invited to share their favorite L.A. photos shot on iPhone. Creative briefs challenged photographers with one question: What makes Los Angeles special to you? […] → Read More
Apple Tower Theatre premieres: Experience the reimagined Los Angeles landmark
Apple Tower Theatre celebrated its grand opening today in Los Angeles. The new store marks the completion of an extensive historic restoration project and the first Apple Store downtown. In the Broadway Theater District, Apple worked for years with preservation experts, restoration artists, and the City of Los Angeles to reimagine and reactivate the historic […] → Read More
Today at Apple Creative Studios will connect youth with mentors and established artists
To celebrate the grand opening of Apple Tower Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, Apple is launching Today at Apple Creative Studios, a global program debuting in Los Angeles and Beijing. The program will provide career-building mentorship to underrepresented communities through creative resources. The new flagship store will also host its own free Today at Apple […] → Read More
After more than 17 months, all 511 Apple Stores are open today
June 15, 2021 marks the first day every single Apple Store in the world has been simultaneously open in over 75 weeks. Health and safety precautions, regional lockdowns, and recurring COVID-19 spikes have challenged Apple Retail operations since the start of the pandemic. All 511 active Apple Stores globally are operating today in some capacity, […] → Read More