Viber introduces feature to allow mobile and landline calls

Viber follows the cue of Microsoft Skype and lets you call other mobile numbers without Viber as well as landline numbers with Viber Out. The company claims the prices for this feature will be lower than Skype. You can access the feature and buy Viber Out credits by tapping on the “More” tab on your iOS, Android or desktop app. A Windows Phone version of this feature is said to be coming soon.

Source: Tech Crunch

Microsoft Socl gets mobile apps

Microsoft’s search-based social network Socl has launched new applications for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 8 devices to extend the reach of the site. The app lets you create and share collages as well as memes and share these will other social networking sites.

Google Hangouts updates app to improve SMS capabilities

Google Hangouts improved the kinks of the SMS integration with a new update for Android devices. The app now has the ability to disable the ability that converts group messages into MMS by default. You can also import your current SMS messages into the app. There have also been some APN tweaks added for those with unlocked smartphones.

Samsung introduces 1TB mSATA SSD

Ultrabooks and even thinner and smaller devices are about to get a major storage boost. Samsung has unveiled what is touted as the industry’s first 1TB mini-Serial ATA SSD. Gizmodo reports the Samsung 840 EVO SSD is an mSATA drive that has 540 MB/s read speed and 520 MB/s write speed. It will also have 500, 250, and 120GB options. Pricing for the 1TB SSD has not been announced but while that's expected to be pricey, the good news is still that we've hit this capacity and the rest of the indusry is likely to respond.