The redesigned "Apple Store 2.0" is up and running in far parts of the globe, and most of the rumors seem mostly correct.

A recent report by 9to5Mac outlines a large amount of "unconfirmed information" regarding the mysterious Apple Store anniversary plans we recently told you about. Apparently, the company is about to give its retail stores a "huge" update - something Apple is referring to as "Apple Store 2.0" - which involves adding new "Startup Sessions," interactive iPad signage, new sound systems and even a new Apple Store iOS app.

RadioShack may get their hands on the iPad 2. The blurry photo above reveals a notice from RadioShack announcing that the retailer will begin carrying the iPad 2 at 500 of its locations as of March 29.

Four days before the release of the iPad 2, at least one enterprising buyer is already in line to buy the iDevice. Overkill or not, this is probably the first of many such sightings coming over the next few days.

Over in the UK, the VAT has increased from 17.5 percent to 20 percent. The UK Apple Online Store’s prices reflect the change. The price of iPhones, iPads, iPods, and Apple TVs have unfortunately all increased.

If you want to buy an iPad and have it delivered before Christmas, be sure to purchase it before 10AM P.S.T. today. Read on to find out more ...

According to a recent report, Santa Claus has been appearing at Apple Stores. The jolly man has taken to his iDevice, and has started FaceTime calling a variety of friends within Apple Stores - including helpful elves, and Mrs. Claus. Read on to find out more ...

The Apple Store in Beijing, China has had problems with the iPhone 4 ever since it arrived. First, they shut the store down because of the scalpers. Now, only customers who have reserved an iPhone online can get one, on the upper level, after passing through the necessary security.

Apple's Covent Garden store attracts an awful lot of attention each and every day. Interestingly, many of these customers are actually buying iPhone 4 handsets and reselling them. Read on to find out more...

Apple has inadvertently created a new art form with the creation of their smartphone: iPhone photography. The company is not only planning to acknowledge this new creative outlet, but plans to exhibit chosen artwork at its flagship stores through the coming months.

London is getting another Apple Store, which located in Covent Garden and is scheduled to open next Saturday. Read on to find out more!

Following yesterday's rumor, Apple just released a native Apple Store iPhone app.