The next generation iPhone is coming out later this week and there are several Apple Stores relatively close by where you can find it.
- In Emeryville: 5656 Bay Street, 94608
- In Pleasanton: One Stoneridge Mall, 94588
- In Berkeley: 1823 4th Street, 94710
- In Walnut Creek: 1129 S. Main Street, 94596
Here are some third-party stores:
Radioshack Store - 20566 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
AT&T 15555 East 14th St. San Leandro, CA 94578
Target Store 15555 E 14th St Ste 400, San Leandro, CA 94578
Radioshack Store - 013201 15100 Hesperian Blvd Ste 208, San Leandro, CA 94578
Walmart Store - 5434 15555 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94579
AT&T 120 Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
Radioshack Store - 1353 Washington Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
A word to the wise: the release will be chaotic. Before driving to any store call and make sure it will have the phones -- if in fact the clerks know.
The smartphone officially goes on sale Sept. 21 at 8 a.m., but all stores may not stock the iPhone 5 immediately.
Bay Area representatives for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint have said their stores will open at 8 a.m. Friday to service customers.
The new iPhone is thinner and lighter than the last two generations, but it is taller to accommodate a bigger screen. Apple says its processing speed is much faster than its predecessors, as well.
The iPhone 5 starts at $649, but the price can come down to as low as $200 with a cellular plan subscription.
Do you plan to join the rush, or wait? Or are you an Android?
