This is not surprising news whatsoever. In fact, it confirms my suspicion that the recently-released 2015 iPod Touch (aka 6th Gen) will likely be the very last of its kind. I'm buying one soon…. as it may be the last of its breed.
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Apple to Demote iPod Stock to Accessory Shelves In Retail Stores
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This is not surprising news whatsoever. In fact, it confirms my suspicion that the recently-released 2015 iPod Touch (aka 6th Gen) will likely be the very last of its kind. I'm buying one soon…. as it may be the last of its breed.
Yes... Yesss... We need space for those Apple TV demos coming up
An upcoming Apple product that I'm genuinely excited about
Can't wait for a sleek aluminium controller and app store support <3
An upcoming Apple product that I'm genuinely excited about
Can't wait for a sleek aluminium controller...
Such a change up from the existing sleek aluminium controller. Personally I can't wait for a Bluetooth controller so I can control my Apple TV without the coffee table interfering.
I can only see a use for an iPod for me in a fitness environment (running, gym, ETC..) - I was planning to get the classic before it was retired, Nano or shuffle would be the only option now.
Good to see Angela making forward changes to both online and retail stores over the past few weeks.
EDIT: Does anyone know if they have started selling Bose headphones and speakers again??
Good to see Angela making forward changes to both online and retail stores over the past few weeks.
EDIT: Does anyone know if they have started selling Bose headphones and speakers again??
iPod is still great for sport activities. Although I don't own one myself, I was seriously on the fence getting the 6th gen. iPod nano, but then Apple killed it.
I hate my clunky iPhone when running. Most iPhone armbands are utterly uncomfortable. The
watch is too ugly and too expensive for now to play some music during workouts. I guess I have to stick with my massive iPhone for a while.
I hate my clunky iPhone when running. Most iPhone armbands are utterly uncomfortable. The
watch is too ugly and too expensive for now to play some music during workouts. I guess I have to stick with my massive iPhone for a while.Remote App.
Steve didn't design or build any of Apples products, at least certainly not alone. He picked out the winners though from the ones that other employees came up with. And he picked plenty of duds, by the way.
So the are going to relegate they newest Apple device they make to the back of the store, yeah makes perfect sense
And then get rid of the iPad signs, so how you going to find out all the info now? Talk to a salesperson I guess?
And then get rid of the iPad signs, so how you going to find out all the info now? Talk to a salesperson I guess?
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I'm not familiar with Who. Who's Who? Why should I care about Who, and what Who cares about?
OK, so what you're saying is that that new Steve Jobs movie will be the worst.
(sorry, I couldn't resist...)
Uhhh 9to5Mac is very credible especially with Apple Retail articles Lol idk what you're talking about.
And the official date for the change IS today.
So the process is changing from:
To:
- Walk into store.
- Look for free salesperson.
- Look harder for free salesperson.
- Try looking like you're someone with money to spend and see what happens.
- Nothing!
- Ask check-in person with iPad for help.
- Get waved vaguely to "someone at the back".
- Wander to back of store.
- Navigate bored rows of genius customers held captive at the rearmost tables.
- Look for free salesperson...
To:
- Walk into store.
- Pick iPod off shelf.
- Self-checkout on iPhone.
- Go home.
Unless Apple releases gen 2 before Christmas that would be the worst time to buy an Apple watch as a gift. Got to figure that gen 2 is right around the corner after Christmas. Or Apple can surprise everyone and do a gen 2 in the fall.
I think you may be thinking of cult of mac. I stopped going there due to the NSFW articles. 9to5 are pretty credible.
they should give the iPad a lil more credit kids are the main users of the iPod you know the ones to young for a phone they grow up to want an iPhone so i think it should be given a little more spot light thats just my opinion
I see it as simple... making more room for high-demand products. Remember, we probably have all new iPads, and Apple TV's coming out this fall that should pull lots of traffic... (not to mention new iPhones) if they introduce a new Apple TV with what's been rumored, they will want to make room for that to highlight I'm sure.
iPods we're great in their day, but I would think most people just don't need them anymore.
iPods we're great in their day, but I would think most people just don't need them anymore.
THIS! You've nailed the change in experience. Good for Apple for greatly simplifying things!
I always felt they should rename the iPod touch and make it part of the iPad line. It's essentially an iPad Tiny.
I'd get rid of the other iPods, since I doubt they're worth spending resources on.
I recently bought a shuffle to swim though... So that would suck if it ever broke.
I'd get rid of the other iPods, since I doubt they're worth spending resources on.
I recently bought a shuffle to swim though... So that would suck if it ever broke.
So if all of the iMacs are going to be 'captive' in a canned 'demo mode', it will remove a major focus of 'foot traffic' by people stopping to use the demo macs.
When traveling, I've stopped in many times at the local Apple Store to check my email, or even check for accommodations for the next leg of a trip, checked flight status, checked weather, and made quite a number of impulse purchases of chargers, cables, cases, batteries, etc...
And, for some reason, I find the idea that people would confuse the 'smart signs' for iPad demo units rather sad and hilarious. In my mind, it shows, perhaps, the versatility of the iPad.
There are changes afoot at the Apple Store, the 'Center of the Universe' for a very large number of people. Removing a large amount of the 'foot traffic' is going to kill the cachet of the Apple Store. If there is no difference between the Apple Stores and a Target, or a Best Buy, people are going to be ditching the Apple Stores, and ending a large part of the 'religion' of the Stores...
Apple is gradually losing its 'cool', its 'mojo', its 'heart'... Its 'youth'?
When traveling, I've stopped in many times at the local Apple Store to check my email, or even check for accommodations for the next leg of a trip, checked flight status, checked weather, and made quite a number of impulse purchases of chargers, cables, cases, batteries, etc...
And, for some reason, I find the idea that people would confuse the 'smart signs' for iPad demo units rather sad and hilarious. In my mind, it shows, perhaps, the versatility of the iPad.
There are changes afoot at the Apple Store, the 'Center of the Universe' for a very large number of people. Removing a large amount of the 'foot traffic' is going to kill the cachet of the Apple Store. If there is no difference between the Apple Stores and a Target, or a Best Buy, people are going to be ditching the Apple Stores, and ending a large part of the 'religion' of the Stores...
Apple is gradually losing its 'cool', its 'mojo', its 'heart'... Its 'youth'?
Did you actually read the story?So the are going to relegate the newest Apple device they make to the back of the store, yeah makes perfect sense
And then get rid of the iPad signs, so how you going to find out all the info now? Talk to a salesperson I guess?
Sure sounds like you'll still be able to use the devices in store. And according to a post on 9to5Mac it looks like this is going to be an app on the device.
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