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Apple Store Grand Central Opens Friday

By TechTaffy Desk

The Apple Store Grand Central, Apple’s fifth store in Manhattan, will open Friday, December 9, at 10 a.m., just in time for the holidays. This Apple retail store overlooks the Main Concourse from the East and North East balconies of the Grand Central Terminal, and has two Genius Bars for free tech support and advice. The store’s expert team has 315 employees.

Beyond the balcony overlooking the Main Concourse, the Apple Store Grand Central offers rooms dedicated to some of its most popular services, including the largest area in the world dedicated to Personal Setup. There’s also a room designed especially for Personal Training for new Mac owners.

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