The First Official Apple Store For iPad App Is Here
November 20, 2013
Apple has brought its online marketplace to the iPad. The official Apple Store app for iPad is available for download now, just in time for the holidays.
Not surprisingly, the app looks a lot like the company’s online store. However, it adds pinch gestures to zoom, browse, and compare, which makes it a unique retail experience.
The main page prominently displays a photo of the iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display, and includes links to make a purchase. Scrolling up displays additional products including the iPhone 5s, and MacBook Pro. There is also a “Top Gifts” and “Now Tending” section.
A top menu provides a standard navigation tool, which includes four links. These include Shop Mac, Shop iPad, Shop iPhone, Shop iPod, and Apple Retail Store.
Full features include:
It's nice to see Apple finally release a separate Apple Store app for the iPad. An iPhone/iPod touch version has been available for a long time. The Apple Store for iPad app is available now in the App Store.
- See the latest trending products that others are buying, sharing, and reviewing.
- Use pinch gestures to zoom, browse and compare.
- Personalize an iPad or an iPod with free engraving, and get signature gift wrap.
- Buy products on the go and pick them up at your favorite Apple Retail Store, or have them shipped to your door.
- Find an Apple Retail Store near you and view hours , get directions, check product availability, make Genius Bar reservations, or sign up for workshops and events.
- Explore Apple Retail Stores around the world and mark stores as favorites.
