Apple Reopens NYC Stores to ‘Limited’ In-Person Shoppers after Closure Backlash

Apple has started allowing some customers back into its New York City stores — just hours after the tech giant had banned all in-person shoppers, sparking a backlash online.

The iPhone maker’s Big Apple stores — including its Fifth Avenue, SoHo and World Trade Center flagships — are currently offering “limited” walk in shopping and repair services, according to the company’s site.

As recently as Monday evening, the stores were closed to all in-person shoppers and offering order pick-ups only. After outlets including The Post reported on the closures, they quickly drew critics on social media.

“What you guys are doing is shameful and does not make any sense,” one Twitter user complained. “You should have asked for proof of vaccination before shutting down. You are destroying this city!!!!!!!”

“They enforced that AFTER the Christmas rush,” another user pointed out.

“Do they shut down when someone has a flu?” a third wrote.