Apple to reportedly launch in-store, trade-in program for the Mac

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If the new Bloomberg report is accurate, you might be able to trade-in your old Mac computers in stores, which is a first for this product segment. Apple already offers in-store trade-ins for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The company also provides trade-ins for the Mac on Apple's site, but now this will be an offline option. It'll supposedly be available in Canada starting June 18, while US retail stores will offer this starting June 15.

Customers can exchange their machines for credit towards a new Mac or an Apple gift card. The move can help boost sales for Macs, especially with rumours that a new Mac is coming out soon. But as Bloomberg points out, the impact of this program might take weeks to be realized, with around 200 retail stores still closed because of COVID-19 precautions.

Apple brings back its extended holiday return policy

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Apple is bringing back its holiday return policy for both its physical stores and on Apple.ca. Instead of the standard two weeks, you have six weeks to return or exchange an Apple product you don't want or need to get replaced. The extended return policy started on November 15, 2019, and will continue until January 8, 2020.

Source: iPhone in Canada

Apple Store now sells Xbox One controllers

With Apple Arcade’s recent launch and Apple adding gamepad support for its products, it makes sense that the company is now selling Xbox One controller online for $74.95. We can’t say why it fetches a higher price than it does on Microsoft’s online store, where Microsoft charges $64.99 for it. We aren’t sure as well whether we’d see the accessory in-store, but we’ll let you know if it does show up. If you’re not sure how to pair an Xbox One wireless controller with your Apple device, the video above shows you how to do just that.

Apple revamps Store app, puts focus on Sessions tab

Apple redesigns its Apple Store app to add some new elements, including a new Sessions tab that easily shows Today at Apple events. Version 5.0 of the app now has a dedicated Sessions section that shows everything from special events to the aforementioned Today at Apple educational lessons. On top of this, Today at Apple also shows up in the Discover section. It gets a Spotlight card interface that lets you flip through upcoming sessions in either tab, while a Signature Programs bar shows more information about the company’s other educational offerings like Photo Walks and Teacher Tuesdays. Through the Sessions tab you can also find out more details about these programs and sign up from there.

The app also now has a dedicated Search tab to help you look for more information on products and even store locations. When you’re inside the store, you can also now scan and buy accessories right from your iPhone. Some of the other new features include options to edit shipping details and engraving messages, cancel items from an order, and view invoices.

Source: Apple Insider