Opera offers free apps for emerging countries

Opera is hoping to get people from emerging nations on the internet with its new service. Called App Pass, the company gives smartphone users the ability to download and use apps without paying for data. App Pass will allow operators to provide “free, sponsored or low-cost access to select apps.”  They’re launching the service with fellow Norwegian Teleno. The carrier operates in Vietnam and other Asian countries. They will be offering it in short-term passes at the moment but Opera intends to introduce sponsored and paid plans to give users app bundles for a flat fee.

The service is part of Opera Max app, an Android app that helps cut down mobile data usage by compressing it up to 50 percent.

Source: Opera | Via: Engadget

Microsoft to take out Facebook and Google chat from Outlook.com

Microsoft is encouraging its users to use Skype more on Outlook.com. The company sent out emails to Outlook users that they plan to remove Facebook and Google chat integration in the site. They won’t specify why they took out Facebook chat. But for Google Talk they said it was “due to Google’s decision to discontinue the chat protocol used by the Google Talk platform.”

If you’re worried about your Facebook and Google contacts synced with the webmail service, you don’t have to be. Microsoft said that the feature won’t be affected by the discontinuation of the chat options.

Source: The Verge

OneTap app can help stop distracted driving

By Sonya Davidson

If you've ever felt the urge to pick up your phone while you're driving to "just answer a quick call" or text someone fast this app may be an important tool to keep you from being distracted. OneTap is like having a personal assistant. It will respond to emails and messages for you sending out an automatic message to the sender to let them know that you're driving and cannot respond immediately. Smart!

Distracted driving - which includes texting, calling or emailing behind the wheel is a major cause of accidents while on the road. Recent studies have shown that distracted driving contributes to 80 per cent of all car crashes across the country. 

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Kensington launches new USB mobile chargers for iPhones and Android devices

Kensington just announced the release of its 10400 and 5200 USB Mobile Chargers for Apple iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S5, S4 smartphones and tablets.

With the power to keep users working, even when their primary battery is drained, the new Kensington Mobile Chargers are functional, slim and stylish. The chargers leverage LG battery cells and high-quality internal components to ensure any device will charge quickly and safely.

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