A first look at the London flagship Apple Store's airy new makeover

LONDON — Apple's UK flagship store is back after being closed for renovation — and it's had more than just a lick of paint.

Mashable got a first look at the redesigned new shop on Regent Street. With its huge windows and smart bulbs, the design of the store makes the most of natural light — a much appreciated feature in grey and rainy London.

Apple head designer Jonathan Ive teamed up with architects Foster + Partners for the redesign. In a presentation to the media, Senior Vice President of Retail Angela Ahrendts explained that the company wanted to maintain the historic nature of the building. The store's location is near Oxford Circus, one of the busiest shopping areas in the world, and is always crowded. Read more...