Between the existing (and very popular) store in King of Prussia, and Springboard Media just blocks off of Rittenhouse, Apple is simply not going to open a store in C.C. My advice is to simply stop caring, and let them cater to the suburban audience.

They get enough criticism when they place a store within a 20 minute drive of a current Apple Specialist shop, let alone mere blocks away from a highly regarded one. Besides, there is nothing that the Apple Store sells that Springboard doesn't also sell, at the same prices.