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.

Facebook now auto-plays video ads for all users

Facebook has been testing auto-play video ads for some users. Now, the feature seems to be available for everyone. Facebook says the video ads will only download when your mobile device is connected to Wi-Fi but will play no matter what connection you use. Like Instagram, the videos will play without sound first until you tap on them.

Source: Lifehacker

Microsoft Bing adds search image matching

It took over two years but at least Microsoft finally lets you search using images. Bing will let you conduct search using a particular photo through an Image Match button that shows different sizes of a picture. This will be helpful for those who need specific image resolutions to work with.

Source: Engadget

Samsung Galaxy S3 to reportedly receive Android KitKat update

The Galaxy S3 wasn’t included in the official list released by Samsung to receive the Android 4.4.2 KitKat update. But according to a leaked document shown by Android Headlines, the older Galaxy device will receive the update sometime around April or May. The Galaxy S3 was not included in the list because it had low memory, which was said to be unsuitable for the 4.4.2 update. But seems Samsung had a change of heart.