Source: Apple
What you need to know
- The number of Apple stores closed in China due to the coronavirus outbreak has risen to three.
- Tim Cook announced the closure of Apple's Qingdao store (pictured) during Tuesday's earnings call.
- Now, stores in Fuzhou and Nanjing have also been closed.
The number of Apple retail stores closed in China due to the coronavirus outbreak has risen to three.
As reported by CNET:
Apple has temporarily shuttered two more stores in China, bringing the total closed as of Wednesday to three, as worries about the coronavirus rock the globe.
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Tuesday said Apple had closed its Qingdao store earlier this week as a precaution. Two more stores, in Fuzhou and Nanjing, are now also closed because the malls they're located in have been temporarily shuttered.
The coronavirus death toll has risen to a least 170. Confirmed cases as of January 29 were 7,711, and a confirmed case in Tibet means that the virus has spread to every region in mainland China. The World Health Organization is due to convene today to discuss whether the outbreak should be considered a global health emergency.
With regards to closures, Apple's Rainbow City Story in Nanjing is listed as closed until Monday, February 3. It will reopen on that day with special, shortened business hours. The same is true of Apple Tahoe Plaza in Fuzhou. Apple's Qingdao store will remain closed until at least Monday, and according to its website, it is due to reopen on Tuesday for just four hours, 2 pm to 6 pm local time. The Fuzhou and Nanjing stores have been forced to close because the malls they are situated in have also been temporarily shut.
Recent reports have suggested that coronavirus could affect Apple supply chains, one outlet suggesting that the disease had created "massive uncertainties" in the region.
Nintendo recap: Emulator ethicality, Pokémon BDSP Exp. Share, and more
New characters and events are coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Metroid Dread sells incredibly well, and Nintendo states it has been making improvements to Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack simply isn't worth the price
Nintendo's revealed just how much it'll cost for the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. While there's some neat extras, right now this extra tier simply isn't worth the money.
This is the Animal Crossing: New Horizons update fans have been waiting for
Animal Crossing: New Horizons had become stagnant for quite some time, and players were dying for an update to make the game worthwhile again. Following the Oct. 15 Direct, it's safe to say Animal Crossing's ship has finally come in.
How will you attach your AirTag to the item you wish to track?
Apple's AirTag doesn't have any hooks or adhesive for attaching to your precious items. Luckily there are plenty of accessories for that purpose, both from Apple and third parties.