Apple introduces online personal shoppers in the US

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Apple has a new way to shop from its online store in the US. The company now lets buyers video chat with Apple specialists via video chat. You can learn about the new models, trade-in offers, deals, and more. It comes at a time when the yellow iPhone 14 came out, and the next six months or so will serve as a test period before the iPhone 15 comes out in the fall.

You can see the Apple employee through the screen, but the specialist won't be able to see you. It could be helpful for people who don't live near an Apple store or those unable to visit. As mentioned, this feature is only available in the US from 7 AM to 7 PM PT. If you contact them after hours, you can do so over the phone or via chat. Those features are available 24 hours a day.

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OnePlus Pad pre-order tipped for April 10

Google shutters Travel app's trip summary

Google shutters Travel app's trip summary

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If you've found Google Travel's trip summary to be particularly useful, unfortunately, that feature is going away. Google is phasing out the feature starting May 1. You'll now just get the option to email your past and future itineraries. Trip summary came in handy for sorting previously visited places, flight details, hotel stays, and restaurant reservations in chronological order. Google also used this service to suggest other places you might want to visit. The feature also lets you review specifics about your upcoming trips (like booking numbers and flight departures).

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OnePlus Pad pre-order tipped for April 10

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OnePlus' first tablet is expected to launch next month. The company initially mentioned it was releasing the OnePlus Pad in April, but it hasn't mentioned a specific date. An email sent out to customers have been spotted online with a pre-order date scheduled for April 10. The company also teases that these early bird customers who received the email will be eligible for an "amazing gift." It's unclear when the tablet will start shipping, though. If you'd want to take it home for free, you stand a chance to win one if you tap on the Notify Me button on the site and sign up for the brand's newsletter.

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