Hundreds lined up for the opening of Apple's newest retail store in New York on Friday, the first of the company's locations with three stories and an entire floor dedicated to services.

The store, located on West 14th street, has specially designed areas for workshops and personal training, as well as Pro labs and a Genius Bar where more than 175 employees will offer customers free training on Apple applications.

We think New Yorkers will love this stunning new location and the incredibly talented team we've assembled to make the Apple Store West 14th Street a place where people can shop, learn and truly be inspired, Said Ron Johnson Apple's senior vice president of Retail according to Apple.

The store opened its doors at 6 p.m. but eager fans had already been waiting for hours despite the cold weather at the shops Meatpacking District locale.

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