Google Hangouts app for iOS now features free calling to US and Canada landlines

The most recent version of Google's Hangouts app for iOS brings free calling to US and Canada landlines. This means users who have the app can make calls to Canadian and US numbers for free (International Calls are possible but with a charge depending where you are calling). This enhances the Hangouts experience substantially. Lucky users who have Google Voice accounts can receive calls as well as make them.

Source: Engadget

TELUS launches We365 digital platform for social good in youth

Today at We Day  in Vancouver, Free The Children and TELUS introduced We365 to over 18,000 attending youth.

A first of its kind digital platform  for volunteering young people, making it easier than ever to make positive change in communities, locally and globally. Hit jump for more details from TELUS.

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Nexus 5 finally appears in US Google Play store for $349

The highly anticipated Google Nexus 5 hsas made an appearance in the US version of the Google Play store. The KitKat toting Pure Google flagship is going to sell for $349 for the 16GB version. No other information appears right now but we're expecting news in the coming hours. Stay tuned.

Source: Slashgear

Kindle Fire HDX and Kindle Fire HD available for pre-order in Canada with Mojito on the side

Today, Amazon announced that the brand new Kindle Fire HDX and the new Kindle Fire HD are now available to customers in Canada for pre-order through Amazon.ca.

The third generation Kindle, Kindle Fire HDX features a stunning 7" or 8.9" HDX display, a faster processor, double the memory, an exceptional battery life and dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio.

The new Kindle Fire HD is the most affordable Kindle Fire yet. Starting at $149CDN, it features an all-new slim design that matches the look and feel of the new Kindle Fire HDX and a sharp 7” HD display.

Both devices are powered by the latest version of Fire OS—Fire OS 3.0 “Mojito”—with hundreds of new and upgraded features, platform updates and Amazon-exclusive services. Find out more here.