Samsung today announced a trio of new assistive technology accessories for the Galaxy Core Advance, including a case that uses ultrasound to help the visually impaired detect nearby obstacles. The Ultrasonic Cover, Optical Scan Stand, and Voice Label were “specially designed with the needs of specific communities in mind,” Samsung says.

One of the most frustrating things about Google Play is the inability to select and install multiple applications simultaneously. So, unless you restore from a backup when you’re setting up a new device, you have to go through a long list of purchased apps and install all the ones you want one-by-one.

But that’s no longer the case, thanks to a new Google Play update rolling out this week. Users are now able to batch install apps by making multiple selections and hitting one “install” button. The update also brings a new “require password” option, some interface changes, and the ability to force Play Store updates.

Rogers has just announced that it is in the process of pushing out the much-anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat upgrade to all its carrier-branded-variants of Samsung’s former flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, currently located in Canada . This fairly hefty upgrade, weighing in at 415MB, brings a mass of new functionality, together with the usual multitude of bug fixes, stability improvements and speed optimizations.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom (SM-C115) has just made an entry into the GFXBench database shedding light on some of its hardware. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, this camera + smartphone hybrid will only borrow the Galaxy S5 moniker and will be nothing like it in terms of hardware.

Facebook is about to roll out an update for its official application on the Play Store. This upgrade is set to bring several improvements to the built-in Groups administration menu, in addition to a multitude of new camera-orientated functionality.