Many Target stores will become better places to buy Macs, iPhones and other Apple products. In a deal announced Thursday, there’ll be twice as much space dedicated to the devices in these locations, and Target employees will get additional training on using them.
Here’s how to bag AirPods Max in time for Christmas
It’s still possible to get AirPods Max in time for Christmas — if you hurry up and order them soon. Some retailers are offering the silver and space gray models with shipping by December 15.
Here’s where you can bag yours.
Target employees leak inventory listings for new AirPods, Apple TV, iPod touch and more
Unnamed Target retail store employees are sharing details of what some believe are soon-to-be-released Apple updates using purported images of product listings from the companies retail inventory system.
The supposed new products include Apple AirPods X Generation, a 10.5-inch iPad, a new generation Apple TV, a new iPod touch and a series of new Apple Watch bands.
Best Buy and Target bust out killer iPad deals for Green Monday
If you’re still looking to get a new iPad this holiday season, Target and Best Buy have some amazing deals today for the made-up holiday buying day called ‘Green Monday’.
Target’s deal is especially appealing if you’re looking for a regular 10.2-inch iPad. The store is currently offering two configurations at more than 20% off.
Target recalls 90,000 Lightning cables that cause burns
Target is recalling around 90,000 Lightning cables over concerns they could cause fires or electric shocks.
The “heyday” branded cables, which feature a nylon braided cable and metal connectors, “can become electrically charged,” according to a recall notice.
Target has so far received 14 reports of the cables “smoking, sparking or igniting.”
Target stores now accept Apple Pay in the U.S.
Target has started rolling out Apple Pay support at all its stores across the United States. The stores’ upgraded NFC-enabled payment terminals mean that the retail giant now accepts Apple’s mobile payment solution, along with Google Pay, Samsung Pay and contactless credit and debit cards.
It’s certainly big news for any retailer with 1,821 stores to hop on the Apple Pay bandwagon. But this is especially significant since Target was previously a notable holdout to this technology.
Target says its REDcard won’t work with Apple Pay
Target has started rolling out Apple Pay in stores throughout the United States, but it’s not all good news for frequent shoppers. The retailer today confirmed that it’s not possible to add its own REDcard debit and credit cards to your Apple Wallet.
Apple Pay expands its reach to Target, Taco Bell, other top retailers
Apple Pay is now rolling out in Target stores throughout the United States, and will soon be available at Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and other top retail locations.
The expansion means that 74 of the top 100 merchants and 65 percent of all retail locations in the U.S. now offer support for Apple’s mobile payment platform.
Target’s Apple Pay freeze-out may be thawing
The days of Apple Pay not being accepted at Target could be coming to an end. According to a number of users on Twitter, the Target store in San Francisco is currently accepting Apple Pay purchases.
While this has yet to be rolled out to Target’s other 1,821 stores, this suggests the company may be changing its stance on Apple’s mobile payment service.
Apple adds fresh colors to Beats Solo3 headphones
One of the most popular types of headphones made by Beats is getting a fresh look in the form of an exclusive “Neighbourhood Collection” that adds new colors to the Solo3 headphones.
Target offers $300 gift card with iPhone 7 purchases
Thinking about picking up the new PRODUCT(RED) iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus? Get yours from Target between March 26 and April 1 and you’ll bag a free gift card worth $300.
You could use it to buy an Apple Watch Series 1, which the retailer will soon be offering for just $199.99 — $70 off its regular retail price.
Target said to be returning iPhone SE stock to Apple
Target is reportedly returning unsold iPhone SE units to Apple ahead of a rumored March event that could bring an improved model.
A leaked memo reveals that stores were instructed to send back certain models of Apple’s most affordable smartphone by today, March 1.
Target thumbs its nose at Apple Pay
Target shoppers will have to keep dreaming of the day they’ll be able to pay with their iPhones.
After rumors spread on social media over the weekend that Target planned to finally add Apple Pay to its checkout counters, the company came out with an official statement today saying it doesn’t plan to embrace Apple’s contactless payments anytime soon.
iPads help Target hit record Thanksgiving sales
Target had a record-breaking day of online sales on Thanksgiving — and Apple devices were one of the big movers.
The retailer singled out the iPad as a particularly hot seller. The Apple tablets helped Target achieve traffic and sales that blew past numbers for last year’s Cyber Monday event.
Target blames Apple for its own decline in sales
Declining sales of Apple products is one of the factors Target has blamed for its disappointing second-quarter earnings.
During a conference call today, Target CEO Brian Cornell noted that Apple products fell 20 percent in sales at his company’s stores, resulting in a double-digit percentage sales decline in the retailer’s electronics division.
100+ top designers take Apple’s side in fight vs Samsung
Legendary Braun designer Dieter Rams has joined forces with 110 other distinguished industrial design professionals to support Apple in its long standing fight with Samsung for copying the design of the iPhone.
The group of designers have filed a amicus briefing with the US Supreme Court arguing that Apple deserves the millions of dollars it was originally awarded in court because of the company’s innovative look that let to 1 billion units sold.
Target hopes for bull’s-eye with its mobile wallet
Target is reportedly looking to become a player in the mobile wallet game. The fourth largest retailer in the U.S. would be joining a market that’s quickly becoming pretty crowded. The next mobile payment solution on your smartphone very well could be Target Pay, though it can’t be confirmed at this time.
Best Buy slashes $100 off Apple Watch prices
Best Buy is trying its darnedest to live up to its name with a new $100 discount on every Apple Watch model it sells. The deep discount brings the entry-level cost of a 38mm Apple Watch Sport down to just $250.
Apple scores its strongest Black Friday sales in history
Black Friday may have handed Apple its strongest Friday sales in history, thanks to third party retailers heavily featuring the company’s products in their own promotions.
According to a note sent out by analyst Trip Chowdhry from Global Equities, the Apple Watch is likely to emerge as the M.V.P. of the shopping holiday — as the result of retailers offering big discounts on the device, as well as free shipping and zero sales tax.
Best Black Friday TV ads (so far): Massive price drop on a 70-incher
Many, many more Black Friday ads have come out since our last roundup, so we’re back with a new batch of top TV picks for 2015. Walmart and Target are currently leading the pack with screens both big and small, but who will ultimately take the top spot? Be sure to bookmark this page; you never know when a new ad will knock one of these off the list!
Apple Watch hits Target stores this week
Continuing the mass rollout of the Apple Watch, Target announced today that it is ready to start selling the popular wearable device.
Target will begin stocking the Watch in selected stores this week, followed by its website on October 18, and in all retail stores by October 25.
eBay’s Apple Watch app brings the auction to your wrist
Online auction site eBay has updated its iOS app to include Apple Watch functionality.
Now, sellers and bidders can keep an eye on their transactions wherever they are.
First wave of Apple Watch apps lands on iTunes
Apple Stores won’t have the Apple Watch on display for a few weeks, but anyone eager to see what the world of wrist apps will offer can already download them to their iPhone.
The first wave of Apple Watch-supported apps started hitting iTunes today, with big names like Target, Evernote, WeChat and Expedia being some of the first out of the gate. You can’t actually use the Apple Watch functionality on the apps yet (unless Tim Cook hooked you up with an early unit), but you can get an early glimpse of how some apps will dramatically change your life.
Here are some of the first Apple Watch apps you can download and their features:
Target Won’t Sell New Beyoncé Album Because iTunes Had It First
Beyoncé rocked the internet last weekend when she released her self-titled album in the iTunes Store as a total surprise. In exchange for launch exclusivity, Apple gave her the red carpet treatment in iTunes and iTunes Radio. The move was a smart one, as Beyoncé is the fastest selling album in iTunes history, moving an insane 828,773 units within the first three days of availability.
Target, another big music retailer that prides itself on exclusive deals with artists, isn’t too happy about Beyoncé’s decision to go the iTunes route.
iPad Is The Big Winner Of Black Friday
The euphoria of Black Friday is over, and like the comedown after any spend-heavy holiday it’s time to look at the receipts.
According to analytics firm InfoScout, the iPad Air and iPad mini were two of the day’s big winners.