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Rumor: Apple to release concierge app

TUAW Nov 17 09

Filed under: Retail, Rumors, Software, App Store

The Genius Bar is a popular feature of Apple's retail stores. Shoppers can schedule appointments with the resident Geniuses to request repairs, ask for help and so on. The tough part can be getting an appointment, as they fill up fast. AppleInsider is reporting that Apple will release a concierge app meant to make that process easier. They say that the app will let users schedule appointments with both the Genius Bar and One-To-One and monitor their place in line. No other information was available. Recently, Apple added a service that lets people pick up Macs and iPods ordered online from retail stores, complete with gift wrapping. Full story...

Tagged: 17 nov, apple weblog, appleinsider, appointment, appointments, concierge, genius, geniuses,

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