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Philadelphia Daily News - July 30, 2010

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Philadelphia Daily News



As of tonight, Apple worshippers in the city no longer have to journey very far to get their latest technology fix. Philadelphia's first Apple Store opens its doors to the iPad- and 4G iPhone-salivating public at 5 p.m. Jan Fernback, an associate professor of broadcasting, telecommunications and mass media at Temple, said she understands Apple's cultlike following. "For a consumer, going to the Apple store can be a useful experience, but in terms of the 'cultiness' aspect, it's the temple at which you can worship and be with other Apple-like devotees," said Fernback, who focuses on technology and culture.