Windows Phone 8.1 to reportedly add removable USB flash drive support

New reports have surfaced that the next Windows Phone update will include USB flash drive support to help ease file transfer process. Ubergizmo reports Windows Phone 8.1 will support both removable USB flash drives and USB HID class accessories (such as keyboards, mice, and game controllers). USB flash drive support means you might need a microUSB adapter for USB flash drives or microUSB flash drive from the likes of Sony. Microsoft’s BUILD conference is happening in a few weeks so hopefully we can learn more about this.

Review: Pelican ProGear CE1150 Protector Series case for iPhone 5/5s

By Marcie Taylor

When you make a living off your mobile device like I do, as a social media strategist, you want to make sure your device is protected. I’ve smashed a phone once – it was an HTC EVO which I loved – I played basketball with a phone in my pocket. Don’t ask. Thank goodness for my cellular carrier's guarantee, I got a replacement phone but it wasn’t the same.

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Contest! Win 1 of 5 kits featuring Motorola HX550 headset, Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Car Speaker and Kenu Airframe car mount

Distracted driving is the leading cause of death and injury on roads. We recently wrote a post for TELUS Blog (see post below) on tips to avoid distracted driving. In tune with this theme is a one-of-a-kind contest for readers sponored by TELUS and Canadianreviewer.com. We're giving away five kits that include one Motorola HX550 headset, one Jabra Freeway Bluetooth Car Speaker and one Kenu Airframe smartphone holder. Basically, everything you need to enable hands-free communication in your car.

Here's how to win.

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We will be picking 5 lucky winners by March 20, 2014. Best of luck to everyone who joins!!

Tricks and Tips to avoid distracted driving

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

This article was published first at TELUS Blog.

When we are behind the wheel of a vehicle, we need to put all our focus and attention on the task ahead. Not only are drivers in charge of the lives and property in their vehicles, they are responsible for ensuring the safety of those around them.

Driving is a challenging enough task when you consider poor road conditions, inclement weather and the various things that can go wrong with our vehicles or nearby cars. While we can’t control too many of these conditions, we can control how much attention we give to driving and paying attention to road conditions.

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