Google Assistant — the chief rival to Apple’s Siri — could be coming to the iPhone and iPad in the future, a Google director hinted on Thursday.

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Apple retail head Angela Ahrendts will be one of the featured speakers at next month’s Global Retailing Conference in Tucson, Ariz., according to the event’s website.

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In select countries — notably excluding the U.S. so far — people wanting to pay for iTunes, iBooks, App Store, or Apple Music purchases can do so through carrier billing, which simply adds the cost onto monthly phone bills. Here’s how to set that up, whether you’re on an iPhone or another device.

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Thanks to the Series 1 and Series 2, the Apple Watch saw its best-ever performance in the December quarter, according to research estimates shared on Thursday — even if Apple was eclipsed in the wearables market by the likes of Xiaomi.

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Apple is continuing to work on solving the problem of storing the Apple Pencil when it isn’t required by the user, with a patent application published on Tuesday revealing designs for Pencil loops incorporated into iPad Pro cases and covers, keeping the stylus close at hand.

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A multitude of reports claim that a LG UltraFine 5K order placed as recently as a week ago will be shipped much earlier than expected, with some people expecting the order as soon as this afternoon.

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Tax Day 2017 falls on Tuesday, April 18 this year, and although taxpayers get a few extra days to file, you’ll need the right tools to get the job done. AppleInsider is rounding up the best tax prep software and filing tools to not only meet, but beat the deadline.

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While the underlying technology behind the charging may change, the Lightning port will remain on all of Apple’s three new iPhones coming later this year — including the flagship “iPhone 8” –?according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.

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Apple this week added the second-generation Apple TV to its list of “vintage” and “obsolete” products, rendering it ineligible for repairs in most parts of the world.

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Upgrade vendor Quickertek has upgraded stock Apple 802.11ac 2-terabyte Time Capsules with larger hard drives and a high-gain external antenna in a bid to keep the hardware relevant — but the enhancements come at a price.

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