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Apple Store Is Down For iPad 2 Release

Simon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:08:15 +0000

The Apple online store is down. This is a normal procedure for Apple to do before major events and new product releases. An Apples media event is scheduled to kick off in a few hours. Today’s media event is expected to future iPad 2.

Well let’s hope the second generation iPad is everything we dreamed of.

[via MacRumors]

Tiny Wings Is The New Angry Birds

Simon — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:23:59 +0000

Angry Birds is now the number two paid app in the App store, right now Tiny Wings holds the number one spot. This great little game has so far great reviews and you can get it for $0.99.

[via 9To5Mac]

Warner Bros. Launches App-Based Feature Films

Simon — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:37:36 +0000

Yesterday, Warner Brothers announced that they will begin selling movies as apps in the Apple Store. The apps offer a downloadable version as well as a streaming version of the movie.

So far, Inception is available for $11.99, and The Dark Knight for $9.99.

The apps are available as universal apps for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, they offers subtitles and have a component that allow users to interact via Facebook and Twitter.

[via MacRumors]

The Onion: Have an Apple Store in Your Own Home with the iStore

Simon — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:18:40 +0000

Simply brilliant. The guys at The Onion have done it again. The satirical online news network announces the “Apple Friend Bar” in a rather amusing video short. The friend bar is a place where “obsessive Apple users” can go to find someone to “talk at”.

The report also mentions the upcoming in-home Apple store called the iStore to be available for only $6000. The video (shown below) puts into perspective beautifully the mannerisms of the Apple “fan boy”. Hey, if you can’t have a good laugh at yourself, it may be time to lighten up.

New Apple Friend Bar Gives Customers Someone To Talk At About Mac Products

[via TheOnion]

Let the iPhone 4 Camping Begin!

Simon — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:22:23 +0000

With the first batch of 600,000 pre-order iPhone 4s set to ship on July 14 being sold out, going to the Apple Store there is only one way for those eager iPhone 4 fans who didn’t pre-order to get their hands on the coveted Apple gadget.

[image via DallasNews]

Even though the Apple store officially begins selling the iPhone 4G on June 24th, one Texas man has already staked his claim as one of the “biggest Apple fans” by being the first in line outside the Knox Street Apple Store in Dallas Texas. Dallas native Justin Wagoner set up camp outside the store yesterday, 7 days early. Sure he may be considered a little over-zealous by some but he heralds himself as “…a very determined fan”. Even the Apple Store staff is treating him “like a king”. Video of Justin below:

Here’s an excerpt from Justin on MacRumors:

Greeting to everyone from your famous camper! This is my first official post for MacRumors. One of the users printed off a copy of the thread and brought it to me and I thought it would be fun to join the conversation.

Some would say I am crazy, but I say I’m a very determined fan. In fact I just might be one the biggest Apple fans you will actually meet. I have been the first costumer for this store since 2008 when the iPhone 3G was released.

Normally I only camp out over night, but since I do not work due to the fact I am disabled with a seizure disorder and I am not in school at the point, I figure I just make it a fun experience and do it for a week.

Yes I did reserve a phone, but again, I’m doing it for a fun experience. I haven’t had a trip or vacation in past 10 years so I figured I make it a full week camping trip.

My setup and location has everything I could need to live for a week, even in the Texas heat. Tent is packed with a sleeping gear, a chair, full ice chest of drinks and food, and the Apple staff have been very nice to me treating me like a king. LOL I also brought a extension power cord for phone charging and things that need power. There is even a portable toilet around the back of the store if needed.

That been said, I’m actually doing really well out here. If anyone gets a chance, come join the fun!

Justin

[via MacDailyNews]

Apple Products Are As Reliable As A Cold Steel Two Handed Great Sword

Ashley — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:00:59 +0000

Apple stores are gorgeous with their clean white spaces and their immaculate, glossy surfaces. As you walk in, you are greeted from many friendly Apple employees. The Genius bar is always crowded with Apple users needing help from the Geniuses. Normally, if I need to get something or need help, Apple or my AppleCare is there to save the day. It is a great feeling to know that when you need help, help is there and I know I can rely on Apple or Apple customer service. Similarly, after watching this commercial for the Cold Steel Two Handed Great Sword, I felt a joy of reliability similarly to how I feel about Apple. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did:

I Thee Wed…In An Apple Store?

Ashley — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:06 +0000

Marriage and weddings as far as my experience has shown from speaking with girlfriends is not a frightening topic to discuss as it is for men. For some reason, the ball and chain imagery ignites the fear of full life commitment for the many playboys out there. Regardless, for little girls to discuss marriage and a white wedding is not that uncommon. I don’t think however, that Ting Li imagined when she was younger that she would marry in an Apple store. I guess her dream came true?

On February 14, 2010, Josh and Ting Li were married in an Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York. It was the perfect wedding with the celebrant wearing an appropriate black turtleneck. The rings were attached to a ribbon wrapped around an iPhone. Who said that romance has been lost? Watch the ceremony (enjoy the ambiance of the Apple store music by Albert Hammond Jr.):

[via Gizmodo]