The Apple Store was done for a while and most thought there was some kind of new or updated product announcement being prepared. Instead, Apple introduced a refreshed interface for the Apple Store itself. It's bright, colorful and clean with a new product bar at the top.
Apple has added an "Ask a Specialist" link at the top right of the page along with "Find a Store near you" guide link. At the bottom of the store page are product and offer cards. When you mouse over the last card on the right, an advancement arrow appears so you could slide the card ribbon to the left making way for more offers and information.
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As you scroll down the store page, you're greeted with a notice of a free personal session available to those that purchase a new device along with a Genius Bar reservation card.
As you continue further down the page, Apple has reserved space to promote their latest products, an invitation to join a "Today at Apple" virtual session and special cards set up for Apple Pay, smarthome devices.
Lastly, Apple reserves a spot at the bottom to promote "Shop by Group" for education, business, government and military and veterans. Apple's last card in this segment is a promotion for "Certified Refurbished" products backed by a one-year warranty.
Overall it's nice clean look, though the design appears to be set off-center. On my desktop display, there's this massive empty space on the left side. Why? Good question.
News on Student IDs
This school year, tens of thousands of students will be able to use mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to get around campus and make purchases. For the first time, mobile student IDs can be added to the Wallet app in Canada, starting with the University of New Brunswick and Sheridan College this year. In the US, new schools to adopt mobile student IDs include Auburn University, Northern Arizona University, University of Maine, New Mexico State University, and many more colleges across the country.
“We’re excited to work with more schools in the US and introduce mobile student IDs in Canada to provide a secure and convenient way to get around campus with iPhone and Apple Watch,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay. “Students and faculty have embraced using their iPhone and Apple Watch as the best way to access buildings, purchase meals, and more.”
Many universities are increasingly moving away from plastic cards and taking a mobile-first approach to their student ID programs, allowing students to use mobile student IDs in Wallet to complete any action that would have previously required a plastic ID card — both on and off campus.
In April 2021, for the first time since launching mobile student IDs in Wallet, students used their mobile IDs to make purchases and access campus buildings more than they used plastic ID cards. This fall, the University of Alabama will be the first school to exclusively issue mobile student IDs to their 38,000 students with eligible devices.
“The response from our campus community for the mobile ID has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Jeanine Brooks, the University of Alabama’s Action Card director. “Going contactless over the last year was an easy transition for us because of it. Using their UA ACT Card in Wallet has saved students — and the university — time and money. They use it to access their residence halls, recreation centers, student events, libraries, vending machines, and so much more. Students don’t lose their cards, so card theft and replacement are no longer concerns or costs. Our students are thrilled with this feature.”
“UNB is a leader in deploying technology that is convenient and easy to use,” said Terry Nikkel, University of New Brunswick’s chief information officer and associate vice president of Information Technology Services. “Our students with iPhone and Apple Watch are really going to like our mobile ID card for its flexibility and usefulness, and we are pleased to be the first university in Canada to offer this service.”
Mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch offer students and schools an extra level of security and privacy, as students do not need to worry about misplacing their plastic card. Also, transaction history is never shared with Apple or stored on Apple servers. If a student misplaces their iPhone or Apple Watch, they can use the Find My app to immediately lock their device and help locate it.
To enable student IDs on Wallet, Apple works with industry leaders for campus credentials and mobile access, including Transact, CBORD, TouchNet, Atrium, HID Global, and Allegion.
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