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Daily Headlines MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2015

5 somewhat secret things you didn’t know your iPhone could do If you’re an enthusiastic, tech savvy iPhone fan, the odds are pretty good that the iPhone is an open book for you. From top to bottom, all of the device’s features are like second nature to you, and you’re constantly helping friends and family discover new features on their own iPhones. For everyone else, however, there is still a wide range of functionality packed into Apple’s iPhone that hasn’t yet been uncovered.  MORE → New leak may have finally revealed Galaxy S6’s U.S. release date There is absolutely no question that the upcoming Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge release will be two of the hottest smartphone launches of 2015. The phones are unlike anything Samsung has ever released in the past, sporting bold new designs and premium materials that complement their cutting-edge components and stunning displays. We saw the phones unveiled earlier this month and we spent some hands-on time with both the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 edge, but Samsung still hasn’t announced exactly when these new flagship smartphones will finally be released. Thanks to a new leak, however, we might not have to wait for official word from Samsung to find out.  MORE → Apple Watch event nearly tripled interest in Pebble’s new smartwatch As the fastest funded project in Kickstarter history, having raised over $1 million in less than an hour, it’s not as if the new Pebble Time Kickstarter needs an infusion of money. As it stands now, the campaign already has over $18 million in funding from over 72,000 backers. Still, with the Apple Watch dominating the tech news cycle last week, the focus on Apple’s upcoming wearable had a discernible impact on the interest in and funding of Pebble’s already wildly successful Kickstarter campaign.  MORE → New Google search features help you prep for your upcoming flight Searching for flights via Google Flight has instantly become more informative and useful. Thanks to a recently inked deal with Routehappy, Google Flight users will now be able to see which upcoming flights have Wi-Fi options available while also being able to compare flights based on other “happiness” variables such as leg room, in-seat power, and more.  MORE → HTC One M9 might not beat Galaxy S6 to market after all Bad news, HTC One M9 fans, the phone might not be available in stores as fast as you might have hoped. The hot 2015 HTC flagship handset should have been launched on Monday in Taiwan, both in 32GB and 64GB flavors, but the company had to push back the release due to unspecified software issues affecting the handset, Focus Taiwan reports. MORE → New Windows 10 leak brings one feature you’re going to love After hinting last week that it’s getting ready to offer even faster Windows 10 beta releases to those Insiders interested in having access to the latest features no matter their quality, Microsoft appears to be getting ready to roll out a new Windows 10 build. However, as many publications report, a leaked version of the upcoming beta released has already hit the web, revealing one cool feature future Windows 10 users are likely to appreciate.  MORE → Credit card-sized iPhone 6 battery promises ‘hypercharging’ powers About one year after a credit card-sized iPhone and Android battery called the LithiumCard took Indiegogo by storm, the company behind this particular “hypercharging” external battery pack decided to launch a successor that’s supposed to be even better at charging devices quickly.  MORE → A miracle of modern medicine: The world’s first successful penis transplant surgery Doctors from Stellenbosch University and the Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town performed the world’s first successful transplant of an organ that wasn’t previously easy to transplant, Bloomberg reports.  MORE → Before they were famous: Video of Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bill Murray, and others at Second City With a bustling stand-up scene and perhaps the best Improv scene on the planet, Chicago is more often than not the place aspiring comedians flock to as they embark on their comedy careers. Indeed, the list of comedy greats who got their start in Chicago is seemingly endless: Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Steve Carrell, Bob Odenkirk, Chris Farley, and Adam McKay are just a few of many who come to mind.  MORE → Promising Alzheimer’s treatment on mice might lead to major breakthrough for humans Researchers from the University of Queensland, Australia, have figured out how to treat mice suffering from a form of Alzheimer’s, Ars Technica reports. While it’s not clear yet whether the same findings can be applied to human trials, the results are certainly interesting and might lead to further improvements in treating the disease. MORE →