If you’re still in the process of completing your holiday gifts, Apple continues to provide complimentary two-day shipping on numerous items from its online shop. Any orders for products that are currently in stock and placed before 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time tonight will arrive by December 24. However, purchases made after this deadline might not arrive in time for Christmas.
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A variety of devices including iPhone 16 models, new Macs, iPads, HomePods, AirTags, the Apple TV 4K unit, Apple Watches, AirPods along with various accessories from both Apple and third-party brands qualify for this shipping offer within the United States.
Last year after the cut-off for two-day delivery passed; Apple introduced a complimentary two-hour courier service available for select items. Do note that this expedited service is restricted to specific geographic locations and applies to a narrower selection of products. The standard charge for courier delivery was typically set at $9.
Moreover, during the current holiday season Apple is extending its return policy significantly; products acquired between November 8 and December 25 can be returned until January 8 of next year.
Trending Innovations
New Features Unveiled with iOS Update
In December’s second week releases saw the launch of iOS version 18.2 which introduced several advanced features centered around Apple’s AI developments accessible to users on both iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. This update enhanced AI capabilities with exciting new image creation tools alongside various Visual Intelligence improvements among other functionalities.
No More Subscription Plans?
A report by Mark Gurman from Bloomberg indicates that plans concerning an annual hardware subscription model permitting customers to subscribe regularly for a new iPhone have been dropped by Apple. Earlier discussions pointed towards establishing an uncomplicated monthly payment plan aimed at facilitating regular upgrades but it seems those visions may not come to fruition as expected.
The Future Design Landscape
A recent leak suggests that instead of introducing a horizontal camera arrangement as speculated earlier; the upcoming iPhone model—referred to as ‘iPhone 17 Pro’—will retain its characteristic triangular layout for its three cameras while experiencing alterations in other design elements according sources shared on Weibo by ‘Instant Digital’.
User Experience Enhancements
Elevate Your AirTag’s Performance
A game-changing product called TimeCapsule has surfaced from Elevation Lab aimed at expanding battery longevity on Apple’s AirTag devices significantly up to ten years! Priced at $20 it employs dual AA batteries designed specifically providing up to fourteen times more energy storage compared too conventional CR2032 batteries used in standard AirTags thereby enhancing their usability greatly.
This Year’s Anticipated Product Launches
The existing version of Apple TV has been around since early generations needing updates soon; there are rumors swirling about an impending release targeted sometime next year featuring innovative upgrades including integrated Wi-Fi capabilities among others as reported recently by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.
