How to Schedule an Apple Watch Try-On Appointment [iOS Blog]

As of 12:01 A.M. today, you can make an appointment to try on Apple Watch. You can set up an appointment at your local Apple Retail Store via the company’s concierge service. It takes just a few minutes.

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2. Navigate to the Apple Watch section on the Apple Online Store.
   


3. Scroll down to the section that reads, “Pick your favorite Apple Watch models. And try them on.” Or, go directly to the concierge page.
   


4. Click on “schedule a try-on appointment.”
   


5. Select a state.
   


6. Select a store.
   


7. From the available list, find a store near you and click on “View available times.” You can choose from Sport and Watch appointments, or Edition appointments.
   


8. Sign in using your Apple ID and password.
   


9. Find an available time that fits your schedule (as of 7:00 A.M., there were no available appointments at my local Apple Retail Store for launch day).
   


10. After you select the time you want, click “Make Appointment.”
    

You can also make a try-on appointment using the Apple Store app on iOS.

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2. Open the Apple Store app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
   


3. Navigate to the Featured page.
   


4. Tap “schedule a try-on appointment” on the main page. You will be redirected to Apple’s online concierge service.
   


5. Select a state.
   


6. Select a store.
   


7. Tap the Sport and Watch appointments or Edition appointments tab. From the available list, find a store near you and click on “View available times.”
   


8. Sign in using your Apple ID and password.
   


9. Find an available time that fits your schedule.
   


10. After you select the time you want, click “Make Appointment.”
    

Try-on appointments are scheduled to last about 15 minutes, or 30 minutes if you are checking out the Edition model. You will be able to try on different models, but you won’t be able to swap out bands. Don’t forget to check out what to expect at your try-on appointment. You won’t be able to order Apple Watch from your local Apple Retail Store. Instead, you will be directed to place your order online with help from Apple staff.



Apple Watch pricing starts at $349 for the Apple Watch Sport, $549 for the Apple Watch, and $10,000 for the gold Apple Watch Edition. Prices within each category vary depending on the display size and band model. Additional bands range in price from $49 for the Sport, up to $449 for the Link Bracelet.



You can add AppleCare+, priced differently depending on the model. AppleCare+ for the Sport model costs $49. It is $79 for the stainless steel models. It is offered for $1,500 for the gold Apple Watch Edition models.



Apple Watch officially launches in stores on April 24.

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Posted in 2015 at 02:42PM, April 10

Skype for iPhone Adds Enhanced UI Improvements and Pre-Release Feedback Program [iOS Blog]

Microsoft today announced the released of an updated version of its Skype iOS client app bringing a few tweaks to the dial pad and chat picker alongside a new pre-release feedback program.



The first major user interface overhaul focuses on the dial pad, streamlining the process by automatically detecting matching numbers as soon as the user begins inputting a phone number. The update to the new chat picker further expedites the process of starting a chat or a call, letting users scroll through a quick list of their contacts, making them all a tap away from a video call or voice chat.





Perhaps most interesting in the 5.9 update, however, is Microsoft's introduction of the new pre-release program for the iOS Skype app. The company states it is currently looking for "enthusiastic Skype users" who can provide feedback on the chat program's iOS app to "shape and enhance" the program in the future.



Those willing to sign up will gain access to early versions of Skype for iOS in the future, provided they agree to update the company with "regular feedback" as each update is rolled out to them. Applicants must also be 18 years or older with a valid email address and Skype or Microsoft account.

You can help us shape your skype experience by:

-Trying out some new or upgraded features (don't worry we'll let you know what's new) and tell us about your experience after doing so

-Giving us feedback and suggestions on what you would like to see in the app in the future

-Letting us know of any issues that you run into while using this previewed version

The new version 5.9 is available now, and those interested in the pre-release program, which the company promises has limited availability, can sign up on Skype's official website. Skype for iPhone is available for free from the App Store. [Direct Link]

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Posted in 2015 at 02:42PM, January 14