Google brings Helpouts app to iPhone

If you’re in need of some expert advice on how to fix your bike or repair a dress, Google has brought in its Helpouts service to the iPhone (there is no iPad version at the moment).   You can schedule video chats with the experts but you will be limited to the free advice given. Google hasn’t brought paid Helpouts to the iPhone app. And you will need to be using a browser if you want to create listings for your instructional sessions.

Source: 9to5mac.com

Amazon brings single sign-on for Amazon accounts on Kindle Fire devices

Amazon wants you to use your Amazon log-in credentials to sign into apps with its new Login with Amazon feature. The company rolled out the feature first to its Kindle Fire devices—Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch and 8.9-inch as well as 7-inch Kindle Fire HD. The standard supports iOS and Android and is OAuth 2.0 complaint. Developers who want to use Login with Amazon can access information in the Amazon SDK.

Source: Android Central

Microsoft Ventures launches Innovation Circle to drive Canadian productivity and innovation

Microsoft Ventures and their partners at MaRS Discovery District hosted the Microsoft Ventures Innovator’s Circle. The Innovator’s Circle is a collaborative peer advisory session where Microsoft will pair industry experts with some of Canada’s most promising medical and healthcare startups to discuss their business plans, barriers to success and solutions to overcome those barriers and how the startups can get their apps to market at home and abroad.

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Chromebox for Meetings now available in Canada starting at $1,099

Chromebox for meetings brings together Google+ Hangouts and Google Apps in one device to facilitate more collaboration and discussion, from anywhere and any device.

Chromebox for meetings includes the ASUS Chromebox and everything needed to use it. It’s an easy and affordable way for any company to have face-to-face high-definition video meetings with offices in other locations.

For more information, please get in touch or check out the Chromebox post on the Google Canada Blog.