In addition to the launch of ‘Apple Store 2.0’ on Sunday, the Apple Store application for iOS devices also got a much-needed revamp. The latest version of the application is now available to download from the App Store with some useful new features.
As we expected, Apple Store version 1.3 now allows you to custom-configure your new Mac purchase with all the upgrades and extras you need. Add additional memory, a bigger hard drive, wireless peripherals, and order software just like you would from the Apple online store.
It also boasts a handy new feature that aims to improve your Apple retail store experience. When visiting one of Apple’s stores, you can now use the application to request help from a specialist, book Genius Bar and ‘One to One’ appointments, and discover upcoming workshops and events. You can also use the application to check in to your appointment when you arrive at the store, and receive meet-up alerts when your specialist is ready to see you.
In addition to these new features, the application also seems to support orders from outside the U.S. Although this isn’t stated in the app’s description, when using it in the U.K. I am now greeted by prices in pounds as opposed to dollars as before.
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
11 responses to “Custom Configure Your Mac From Your iPhone With New Apple Store App”
now this is awesome through apps, everything is connected
Hmm I kinda expected them to make it a universal app but seems not, strange
Ont available in Canada :( the app is not in the AppStore.
It’s available in the U.K., so I’m sure it will roll out to the rest of the world shortly.
Not strange. It makes sense to walk into an Apple store with your iPhone. Not so much with your iPad.
This would really come in handy. The wait in the Fairview/Pointe Claire store in Montreal is always too long and the staff don’t seem too quick to catch on to who’s next. Being one of the few who has the app downloaded would certainly get me served faster :D