Apple changes the way its stores operate in France and Britain...

(MENAFN – Youm7) With the start of closures in a number of countries of the world, including the United Kingdom and France, the Apple stores in those countries are about to change their way of dealing. Starting today, November 6 in the United Kingdom, Apple will switch the stores to the Storefront service. The click-and-collect service only, but before you can receive any orders, you will need to book an appointment and receive a confirmation email.

The company said in a statement to iMore: “Apple Express storefronts allow customers to obtain online orders in a safe and comfortable window, but roaming in the store is not allowed, and the service is provided only after booking an appointment, and the service also allows the same convenient reception of orders and returns, but Genius Support Not Available, “Apple has also not updated the status of the iPhone upgrade program, which is only available in stores in the UK.

The lockdown for COVID-19 began today in the UK and will extend until December 2 at the earliest, depending on how quickly the infection rate drops, and the rules state that only essential services such as groceries, clinics and pharmacies may remain open, while non-essential stores of clothing and furniture should be closed. Electronics, cars and more.

However, companies may offer click-and-collect services or car delivery services, and there are very similar restrictions in France, where Apple began serving it last week in seven stores.

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