Apple Store iPad Smart Signs to be Replaced With Mac and iOS Apps

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Posted August 24, 2015 at 6:35pm by iClarified

Apple is planning to remove the iPad Smart Signs used in its retail stores and replace them with new dedicated pricing apps on Mac and iOS devices, reports 9to5Mac.

A new app for reading Mac hardware prices, capabilities, and comparing models will be loaded up onto showroom units. The app will be positioned on the left side of the Mac dock and will be fully interactive, like the former Smart Signs. There will be an option to call over an Apple Store employee, like the Smart Signs. As for iOS devices, a similar app will be placed on the Home screens of iPads and iPhones in the stores.

The change will affect retail stores across the globe and will launch starting on Wednesday. Employees are being asked to discuss the apps with customers as they walk into the Apple Store.

The additional space freed up by the removal of the Smart Signs will be filled with more demo units.

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Apple Store iPad Smart Signs to be Replaced With Mac and iOS Apps

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thinkingsmall - August 26, 2015 at 3:31am

Great idea. Less clutter and room for more demo items per table. And any time I've been in an Apple store most people never looked at smart signs anyway...never knew what to make of them.

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John Gilbert - August 25, 2015 at 5:37pm

Not a good idea for senior citizens. More confusion.

Mang Domeng - August 25, 2015 at 3:31am

In a Visual Merchandiser's point of view, it is a smart move.

Roger Melly - August 24, 2015 at 8:21pm

Great all that will happen is people will close it down and no one will know the price...

gamerscul9870 - August 24, 2015 at 9:53pm

Wouldn't give my hopes up like that.

AverageReviewer - August 24, 2015 at 7:24pm

Honestly I won't be impressed until I see floating hologram signs like In Minority Report