Sony Xperia phones finally lets users store apps on microSD cards

If you own an entry-level to midrange Sony Xperia phone, the new Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Xperia comes bundled with the ability to save apps in your microSD card. This will allow you to download more apps or free up some space in your internal storage. You just need to head to your Settings app and under the Apps option, tap on the app you want to move and select “Move to SD card.” The option isn’t available for all apps and some apps may require you to store some data on the device. The update is now available for the Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra Dual and will be coming to the Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 soon.

Source: Cult of Android

Microsoft to lay off thousands of employees as part of restructuring move

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Barely a week after Satya Nadella's widely publicized memo about a new Microsoft, some disturbing yet expected news from Redmond as reports of thousands of layoffs in the coming year. Affected are both Microsoft employees as well as Nokia employees around the world.

Microsoft announced this morning that 18,000 jobs will be eliminated. Nokia, which was recently acquired by Microsoft, will suffer the brunt of the culling with up to 12,500 professionals and factory workers being let go.

This is a staggering number of layoffs, one of the largest from a technology company of this size. What's more, it looks like as per Stephen Elop's revelation today, the company will abandon the Nokia X platform of affordable, Android powered devices. Stay tuned as more news surfaces

TP-Link Canada's 10400mAh Power Bank is a multipurpose mobile charger

Here's a smartphone and tablet charger that doesn't look like a brick yet manages to charge a smartphone 3-5 times. The TP-Link 10400mAh Power Bank is surprisingly small yet can charge two tablets simultaneously. It features two USB ports, charges via a microUSB port and even has a clever built-in flashlight for emergencies. It is compatible with 5V input USB-charged devices.

The TP-LINK TL-PB10400 battery charger is now shipping and costs around $59.99.

Apple's iTunes Pass now available in Canada

Great news down the pipeline. Now you can add money directly to your iTunes or App Store account with iTunes Pass. To get iTunes Pass, go to the iTunes Store on your iOS device, scroll down and tap the Redeem button. Then go in to any Apple Retail Store3 and let a Specialist know you want to add credit to your account. Open iTunes Pass in Passbook and have the Specialist scan it and accept your payment. Your balance will be updated and can be used immediately. iTunes Pass is great because now you can get  iTunes Store credit directly without the need for physical gift cards. Moreover, this could be the first move towards a more comprehensive mobile payments system in the future.