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Daily Headlines MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Specs for Apple’s unannounced iPad Pro may have just leaked Many reports have so far mentioned Apple’s plans to release a bigger iPad model in the future — unofficially called the iPad Pro — with most of them suggesting the device will have a bigger 12.9-inch display. However, a new report from Japanese Apple blog Macotakara, a publication that has offered accurate details about unreleased Apple products in the past, suggests that the iPad Pro will be slightly smaller than that.  MORE → Apple said ‘Bendgate’ affected 9 iPhone 6 units – here’s a video of 300 bent iPhones Every iPhone launch in recent history has been accompanied by some kind of scandal, and it all started with “Antennagate,” which was an issue that caused serious reception problems with the iPhone 4 following its launch. Apple had to give away millions of bumper cases to quiet the media barrage, and it also invited some newspapers and tech news sites into its testing facility to show the world how extensively it tested its new iPhones ahead of launch. Of course, that didn’t help iPhone 4 owners who were dropping calls when they held the phone a certain way, but it did help the chatter die down while Apple redesigned its antenna for Verizon’s iPhone 4 model and for the next-generation iPhone 4S. With “Bendgate,” a more recent issue that involves iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 model bending in people’s pockets, Apple tried the same strategy. It invited tech journalists and bloggers into its facilities and instructed them to write about the extensive durability tests Apple’s new iPhones endured ahead of launch. The company also issued a statement saying that only nine customers had complained of bent iPhones. Now, a new video has compiled at least 300 iPhone 6 and 6 Plus phones that have bent while being used.  MORE → Apple exec spills more details about the Apple Watch’s release date Apple’s first smartwatch is launching in early 2015, according to what the company said in the past, but it looks like one Apple executive has now offered a more specific launch window for the Apple Watch.  MORE → You can buy Google’s sleek new Nexus 9 right now We can’t officially call Google’s new Nexus 9 tablet the best Android tablet on the planet at this point, because we haven’t yet reviewed the sleek and powerful device. From what we know so far, however, it’s certainly shaping up to be the crown jewel of Android tablets. The Nexus 9 is also the first device to feature the latest and greatest version of Google’s dominant Android operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop. Now, the Nexus 9 is finally available for purchase as of November 3rd.  MORE → New leak reveals the first Microsoft-branded Lumia phone 2014 has been a very quiet year for Windows Phone and we’ve been wondering when Microsoft would finally give the platform the high-end flagship device that it deserves. And unfortunately it looks like we’re still going to have to wait a while to get it because a new leak reveals that the first Microsoft-branded Lumia phone is going to be yet another budget model aimed at cost-conscious buyers in emerging markets.  MORE → Google’s hot new Nexus 6 might start shipping much sooner than expected Google has already run out of available Nexus 6 stock, after starting preorders for the hot handset only a few days ago, and while it’s not clear when the phablet will start shipping to users — some reports say it will be launched on November 12 on T-Mobile — some of the early Nexus 6 buyers may get it a lot earlier than anticipated. That’s according to a Reddit thread that features a screenshot of an alleged conversation between a Nexus 6 buyer and a Google support person, as posted on Android Central’s forums.  MORE → You can now download the completely redesigned Gmail app for Android 5.0 After being teased in previous reports, Google’s redesigned Gmail Android app (version 5.0) is available for download, Android Police reports, complete with Material Design and exchange support.  MORE → Man who owns a smart TV says he’s ‘afraid’ of using it after reading its privacy policy Just like with other electronic devices that used to be “dumb,” TVs have become increasingly smart lately, but that doesn’t mean that’s necessarily a good thing, especially when it comes to user privacy. At least that’s what Brennan Center’s Michael Price seems to think after he replaced his older TV that could offer access just to TV programs with a smart TV model that also delivers “streaming multimedia content, games, apps, social media and Internet browsing.”  MORE → See how Halo 2: Anniversary was made in this fascinating, free documentary There is plenty to look forward to in the upcoming Master Chief Collection, but the highlight of the package is Halo 2: Anniversary, an HD remake of the FPS classic released 10 years ago on the original Xbox. On Friday, Microsoft released a free documentary detailing the process of remaking Halo 2 for the current generation. If you’re anxious for the release of the game, this should help tide you over.  MORE → Jealous you can’t get iOS 8’s awesome Handoff feature on your Android phone? Give this new app a try One of this year’s coolest new iOS 8 additions is Handoff, a new feature that lets you quickly move information and data between iOS devices and your Mac. While Android users can’t get this feature on their devices, they can get some of its functionalities by downloading the PPLNotify Notifications on PC & Mac app onto their Android phone.  MORE →