Apple not too long ago introduced it is going to be opening a brand new retail retailer on the MixC Hefei shopping center in Hefei, China on January 18 at 10 a.m. native time.
To have fun the shop’s upcoming grand opening, Apple has shared each a particular wallpaper and Apple Watch face that includes a custom-designed Apple brand.
The wallpaper is on the market for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Forward of the Chinese language New 12 months later this month, Apple will likely be working a promotion in China that gives financial savings on choose merchandise. The promotion runs from January 4 via January 7, and particulars can be found on Apple’s on-line retailer.
Apple’s annual Japanese New 12 months promotion is now underway, with prospects in Japan capable of obtain financial savings and/or a particular AirTag with choose purchases.
(Thanks, Filip Chudzinski!)
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