Apple is expanding Express Store plans ahead of the iPhone 12...

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Apple is expanding a new store design to protect employees and customers from an expected massive iPhone 12 launch. The new format “Express” presents plexiglass-protected sales counters with a wall of accessories and products. Customers then schedule appointments to pick up orders or repair their devices.

The new design is likely to help the tech giant take control of the management of its stores during what is expected to be a busy holiday shopping season. Apple, which has been testing the new design in some stores, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Reuters reported the news earlier.

Apple paid attention Open and close stores as the coronavirus pandemic flared across the country. The virus has infected at least 41 million people and killed more than 1.1 million people worldwide.

The new store plans come as Apple envisions the launch of the iPhone 12 with a new design and newly added 5G wireless technology. CNET’s Patrick Holland said in his review that the device “one of our top rated phones ever“Early customers seem to agree, with an analyst saying initial pre-orders appeared to have doubled from the start last year.

Although Apple fans may be delighted with the device and Apple is changing the format of its stores, CNET’s Roger Cheng is recommends ordering online. “The wait in the usual, hyped Apple store row is not worth the risk of getting the coronavirus.” he wrote. “Skip the business.”