Because the Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional launch looms on February 2, 2024, it seems Apple is altering its bodily Retailer opening hours to accommodate the brand new headset’s arrival.

The alteration at the moment solely impacts two days, and can solely impression some shops, however should you’re planning to go to your native Apple Retailer within the subsequent couple of weeks we’d counsel checking the official Apple web site first to see if it’s hours have briefly modified.

As issues at the moment stand, on January 21 all Apple Shops will shut at 6pm native time. Some areas are normally open till 7pm on Sundays, so that you’ll have an hour much less to buy at them. Any Apple Shops that normally shut at 6pm on Sundays don’t appear to be affected.

The early closing time is claimed to present Apple Retailer staff time to be educated on the brand new Imaginative and prescient Professional {hardware} earlier than it goes on sale to the general public (through MacRumors).

Then on February 2, shops will open from 8am so folks can join in-store Imaginative and prescient Professional demos – that’s a complete two hours sooner than Apple Shops normally open. Demos might be assigned on a first-come first-severed foundation so if you wish to bag one you’ll must ensure you arrive early to keep away from disappointment.

Apple has mentioned it will likely be working Imaginative and prescient Professional demonstrations from February 2 by way of to February 4, although it’s at the moment unclear whether or not the opposite two dates may even see shops open early as properly.

In the event you don’t want to check out the brand new Apple headset earlier than it launches, then you possibly can preorder the Imaginative and prescient Professional on the official Apple Retailer web page from 5am PT / 8am ET on January 19, 2024. In the event you’re on the fence concerning the new headset, you possibly can learn our information on should you ought to preorder the Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional. 

Additionally do not forget that solely Apple itself is promoting the Imaginative and prescient Professional. Scammers might try to make the most of the hype – and rumored lack of availability – to promote faux variations of the headset. In the event you aren’t procuring on Apple’s web site or in certainly one of its brick-and-mortar shops then you definately virtually actually aren’t about to purchase a legit Imaginative and prescient Professional headset.

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