Google Maps iOS update adds tips for newbies, in-line route previews

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Google upgrades its Maps app for Apple devices to add mini route previews with traffic overlays, a Tips and Tricks section for beginners, as well as full language support for Arabic and Hebrew.

YouTube for iOS update includes ability to select video quality over Wi-Fi

YouTube has released version 2.2.0 for its iOS app with new features and upgrades. Users can now choose video quality of clips they watch over Wi-Fi. There are also some unspecified accessibility and iOS 7 compatibility upgrades.

Vimeo upgrades Pro accounts with 1TB storage per year

Vimeo Pro users have received a large storage increase from the streaming site. Those who pay $199 annually now receive 20GB of storage a week, amounting to 1TB annually. This is compared to the previous 50GB cap per year for Pro storage. The company also removed a few playback restrictions, gave full access to Vimeo’s On Demand store, and bolstered customer service support.

Source: Gigaom

Bell slashes mobile roaming rates for Bermuda, Caribbean islands

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Bell has announced a reduction in mobile roaming prices when used in Bermuda and in the Caribbean islands. Travellers can avail $50 Zone 1 bundle, which includes 25MB data, 50 minutes local calls or calls to Canada, and 50 sent text messages and unlimited incoming messages. For the 30-day add-ons, you can choose to just get one or two of these services, such as 100MB of data for $75, 100 minutes local calls or calls to Canada for $50, and 200 sent texts and unlimited incoming for $30.

Those travelling to the islands, including Aruba, Antigua, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, St. Barts, St. Martin, and St. Lucia, can avail of the services starting Wednesday. For more information, click on the link.