Apple Vision Pro launch hampered by years of retail store penny-pinching

Demos of the Apple Vision Pro were reportedly routinely given by poorly-trained staff ordered to focus on sales targets, in a reverse of what Steve Jobs intended for Apple Stores.

Soft gray padded VR or AR headset resting on a rounded wooden tray atop a light wooden table, with large cushioned front panel and adjustable fabric head strap visible

Demo Apple Vision Pro in an Apple Store

Back in the day, if you asked an Apple Store employee what they recommended, they would often suggest a different store if that was the best option. They were driven by what the customer needed and had no need to care how many AppleCare+ subscriptions they sold that day.

Flash forward to today and Apple Stores are trying to unionize in order to protect their staff from the working conditions. And the Apple that claims to be for the rest of us, is backing illegal union-busting practices.

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