You might think the biggest draw for Apple fans camping out for the latest company store opening is the privilege of being among the elite first people to set foot in the store, fresh with the smell of clean MacBooks and new employees so eager to help. But the major bragging right associated with an Apple opening is snagging the limited edition t-shirt handed out to the first thousand or so Read more

You might not be able to tour every Apple Store on the planet yourself, but with Apple Storefronts Project you can feel like you've been there yourself. This website collects images of every Apple Store ever opened, starting with store numero uno in McLean, VA, which opened on May 19, 2001. It's amazing to see the stores grow from mall residences to full-on architectural wonders all on their Read more

Let the iPad 2 madness begin! Apple's second-generation tablet goes on sale next Friday, and if you think you'll have to queue up in long lines at the Apple store, think again — there are a number of locations that will be selling the iPad 2 on launch day. Get the entire list below! Sam's Club and Walmart — According to a tip, 9 to 5 Mac has learned that the iPad 2 will be sold both at Read more

The Verizon iPhone 4 launch is just a day away! You've already traded in your current phone (either on eBay or through Verizon), ordered a case, and are pumped to get your hands on the newest iPhone model to hit the market. So where are you getting yours? Good news is, you have more than a few options, which will help spread out the crowds that are so prevalent with iPhone launches. Check out Read more

Generally, I'm not a gift card fan. Charitable donations aside, purchasing one always seems like a cop out, and when I receive one, I have to remind myself to use it before the value starts depreciating. (Seriously, how fair is that?) But, in the spirit of the holiday season, Apple is offering gift cards for the iPad. The cards themselves look the same; it's just the envelope they come in that Read more

Apple released an update to its Official Apple Store app this morning, adding a few more bits of awesome to the handy app. For example, you can now add gift wrapping and engraving when you purchase inside the app and reserve products from your local retail location, but you can also check in for reservations, request help while you're shopping with the new concierge feature, and add Apple Store Read more

Good news: there are even more line options for you during this year's iPhone 4 launch on June 24! Of course the iPhone will be sold at Apple stores nationwide, as well as online, but other big-box retailers are getting in on the launch-day action, too. Break out your camping gear — it's going to be a long wait. See where to line up on iPhone 4 day below! Apple Store — Line up at the usual Read more