Additionally, Apple is also removing its iPad smart signs in favor of loading product information directly onto iPhones, iPads and Macs on display. As usualy, they’ll use the event to reveal which of their tech will be getting an update in the hopes that iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs and more may end up leaving their stores in droves once the Christmas selling season starts.
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Most notably, that means moving all iPods to the accessory shelves, and pulling iPad-based Smart Signs, 9to5Mac reported, citing Apple retail managers briefed on the plans.
The latest Apple Store revamp doesn’t bode well for the iPod. Of course, it’s not a forgone conclusion that Apple will bring these changes to other stores, but the company is known to take new features and changes across its product and service offerings. Moreover, Apple has also made some changes to its official website by merging the Apple Online Store with the Apple.com website.
The changes are anticipated to come into effect on Wednesday, August 19, in U.S. stores. Apple’s signature products, the iPad, Mac, iPhone, iPod and Apple Watch, have typically been stored in the back storage area of an Apple Store. The iPads showed up in Apple Stores in 2011, when the paper displays were replaced with iPad 2s to make the experience more interactive. These devices sat next to each display product with additional information, including pricing. Instead, the legendary device will be sold on the accessory wall at Apple Stores nationwide. In July, Apple upgraded the iPod Touch with an 8-megapixel camera and a faster 64-bit processor and also increased the variety of colors available for the iPod Nano and Shuffle.
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If you are in the market for a new iDevice, look to the actual gadget for product and price details. This clears up space which Apple will utilize to showcase more units for shoppers to test. Its biggest advantage of integrating with a music platform, the iTunes and being able to carry an entire music collection in one’s pocket. When the iPhone launched, the iPod lost its charm as the phone was everything in one package.
