Today, Cricket added a mid-range Android 2.3 Slider smartphone to its lineup of smartphones. The Samsung Transfix is powered by a 800MHz single-core processor, operates on Android 2.3, has a 3.2MP rear facing camera, and comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen display. It slides up to reveal a sleek four row physical QWERTY keyboard, which is sure to be appreciated by those who prefer a Slider keyboard smartphone. In terms of pricing, the Samsung Transfix on Cricket can be yours for $179.99, and keep in mind purchasing the smartphone does not require you to sign a contract. Lastly, it… Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Just ahead of tomorrow’s iOS 5 release Apple has updated iTunes to version 10.5. The release will make sure you’re completely ready for iOS 5 while adding a few features. With iTunes 10.5 you’ll be able to sync up your iOS device running iOS 5, both over wires and with the new Wi-Fi Syncing. The new version of iTunes will also push automatic downloads to all of your devices whenever you buy music through the iTunes Music Store. With iTunes 5 you’ll also be able to re-download all of your purchased TV shows, books, apps, and music, through iTune in… Full Story » | Written by Shawn Ingram for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Spotify was recently rid of a bug that kept users signed in to Facebook even after they chose to disconnect their Facebook accounts from Spotify. Even though Spotify users may not have noticed, the music they were listening to may have been posted in the Facebook live News Ticker without their permission. This kind of oversight does not bode well for Facebook’s idea of frictionless sharing which automatically posts what a person is listening to or reading on Facebook at all times. Privacy groups are already skeptical about how easy it is for Facebook user data to be made public,… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
A new Roku model will be released in early November. The Roku LT will cost $50 and will be the cheapest Roku device on the market. It will be able to stream videos in 720p HD and will require a wireless internet connection. Even though it’s cheaper, the Roku LT will be able to access all of Roku’s video channels including Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video. At this price, Roku will be harder than ever to pass up. It’s bound to stuffed in many a stocking this holiday season. Roku and HBO also announced the inclusion of HBO… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Twitter now has more control over the links that are posted on its site. Twitter will now automatically shorten any links that goes through the site using its t.co domain. This is bad news for other link shortening services that are popular on Twitter such as bit.ly. Twitter will now shrink links no matter how few letters the link is comprised of. Some may see this move as Twitter’s way of squeezing out the competition, but Twitter isn’t framing it as such. Twitter says by requiring all links to be shortened using t.co, it can protect its users from accessing… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Bobsled by T-Mobile has shown up for another moment in the spotlight. Originally released on Facebook, Bobsled was created to give Facebook users the ability to call any of their FB friends through the website for free. Facebook had issues with the way Bobsled presented itself and requested it be redesigned. Bobsled did just that, but it’s a little less useful now that Facebook has integrated Skype. Bobsled is now taking its service to iOS and Android devices while adding new functionality to its web application. Bobsled is currently available in the Apple App Store and Android Marketplace. With the… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
BlueStacks has released alpha software that enables Android applications to run on Windows PCs in full screen. The BlueStacks App Player is free and a Mac version is currently being worked on. BlueStacks has the ambitious goal of incorporating its software into millions of PCs right out of the box. Mobile applications are being increasingly used by millions of people everyday. In fact, people tend to use mobile applications more than their phone’s web browser. This is because apps are quicker to access and are optimized for the devices they work on. BlueStacks could fill a desire to get a… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Good news has come to those looking for a SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb running tablets. The folks at Sling Media have officially announced the tablet offering, which will be available for Android tablets running version 3.0 or later. The SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb can be found in the Android Market, and similar to other available apps—it will come priced at $29.99. And just in case you are already using the existing SlingPlayer app on your tablet, rest assured in knowing that it will continue to work in Compatibility Mode at no extra charge. In other words, while you can download… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
The Discovery Channel has announced an upcoming Steve Jobs documentary and the good news is that it will be aired relatively soon. The documentary will be airing on October 16th at 8PM and it will be hosted by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from Mythbusters. So far it looks like the documentary will include interviews with some big names including Lee Felsenstein, Daniel Kottke, John Draper and even Steve Wonder and Pete Wentz. That being said, we are going to head over and set our DVR’s right now.Via [InsideTV] and [Gizmodo] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - Given the choice, I’d prefer a more streamlined case that’s compatible with a separate stand for display. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
 
While we are still not all that certain as to what HP is planning to do with webOS, especially considering they have since killed off the hardware devices that once ran the operating system, however some reports are suggesting that HP may be having an all-hands meeting today to decide the fate. The potential outcomes include selling the webOS division off entirely, of which Amazon has been rumored to be a possibility. Otherwise, HP could spin webOS off into a separate unit on its own. Either way, while the possibilities are nothing more than an educated guess at this point,… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
We recently saw Samsung and Google delay their October 11th “something big is coming” event, and well, it looks like the rumor mill has picked up another date. According to a tipster from the Phandroid blog, the Galaxy Nexus is going to be released on November 3rd. And while we have yet to get any official confirmation from Samsung, we have to think this—if this date is accurate then we are either going to see an announcement rather soon or we are going to see an announcement on the 3rd with immediate availability. That said, assuming the Galaxy Nexus rumored… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
As many are likely aware, the Samsung Galaxy S II is set to arrive with T-Mobile on October 12th, and while that is still about a week away—the good news today is that the handset has officially come available for pre-order. Yup, those who find themselves feeling a bit anxious about purchasing a Galaxy S II with T-Mobile can now step forward, part with your money and secure your handset arrival for the 12th. The Galaxy S II is priced at $229.99, which comes after a $50 mail-in rebate and along with a two-year agreement. Otherwise, the Galaxy S II… Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for . | Comment on this Article »
 
Google+ appears to be losing its grip since it became available to the general public. When Google+ opened to everyone, Google made sure everyone who visited its homepage knew about Google+. Traffic for Google+ subsequently shot up like a rocket by over 1200 percent. Since then, interest in Google+ has fallen drastically. According to analytics company Chitika, via ReadWriteWeb, Google+ traffic is down by more than 60 percent. Google+ saw a dramatic increase in traffic in the first couple days after becoming publicly available, but has been unable to sustain its growth. As of September 27, traffic levels for Google+… Full Story » | Written by Jeremy Hill for . | Comment on this Article »
 
FROM APPLETELL - We’re now just a few days from your new delivery, and we’re not done telling you about your iPhone 4S case options, because we know how important cases are to the iPhone experience. MORE » Full Story » | Written by NEWS for . | Comment on this Article »
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