uSirius StarPlayr - Sirius XM on iPhone

[bitslap47]

Just stopping in to say thanks to all of our supporters. We are in limited Beta right now and the application is nearing it's release.

As always, check out www.starplayr.com for the latest.

Thanks again to everyone.

~Dave

[Manzana]

will this work on EDGE/3G?

[bitslap47]

will this work on EDGE/3G?

Edge, 3G,Wifi, and iPod touches.

The interface is so easy to use, even Eric could use it. Nice Av. :)

[drichards]

I love starplayr, even if I have to use it in Windows for XM.

Oh hey, now I don't have to. :) Yay Leopard XM.

Looking forward to starplayr for Blackberry.

[bitslap47]

I love starplayr, even if I have to use it in Windows for XM.

Oh hey, now I don't have to. :) Yay Leopard XM.

Looking forward to starplayr for Blackberry.

We have StarLightXM for Mac that supports both Sirius and XM on Mac.

BlackBerry is under way... some minor hurdles so far.

[drichards]

That's what I meant, StarLight XM. But I stink. It works nice, PAD data on R&F ch202 is updating just as fast as on my Inno.

BlackBerry is under way... some minor hurdles so far.

I'm sure your release when you guys get it out will blow away the official XM Blackberry app. Its only got 20 channels and costs $6 a mo.

[bitslap47]

That's what I meant, StarLight XM. But I stink. It works nice, PAD data on R&F ch202 is updating just as fast as on my Inno.



I'm sure your release when you guys get it out will blow away the official XM Blackberry app. Its only got 20 channels and costs $6 a mo.

Definitely... ours will be a one time purchase and will offer all channels they currently stream over the internet... plus have album art, lyrics, etc.

[det2004]

Definitely... ours will be a one time purchase and will offer all channels they currently stream over the internet... plus have album art, lyrics, etc.

Will we be able to listen to live sports games (NBA)?

[bitslap47]

Will we be able to listen to live sports games (NBA)?

I'm not sure if the games are played over the internet streams or not. I don't listen to sports much.

[hexonxonx]

Will the sound quality be as good as the internet streams? I know the XM BlackBerry app was aweful. The sound was so badly compressed it made it sound so tinny.

[leishan]

This will be a great app!!

[bitslap47]

Will the sound quality be as good as the internet streams? I know the XM BlackBerry app was aweful. The sound was so badly compressed it made it sound so tinny.

It will sound as good as the internet streams if at all possible. I believe the sound quality issue lies in their need to transcode which we will be avoiding if at all possible.

[hexonxonx]

Thanks, I've been waiting for something like this for a long time.

[drichards]

Will we be able to listen to live sports games (NBA)?

Most of the sports channels aren't available online, for XM anyway.

It will sound as good as the internet streams if at all possible. I believe the sound quality issue lies in their need to transcode which we will be avoiding if at all possible.

The newer Blackberries - the ones with names - can play WMA files and support streaming audio in the browser, hopefully that will negate the need to transcode :)

[hexonxonx]

Most of the sports channels aren't available online, for XM anyway.

That's correct, it's all about licensing.

[p0rk]

Any hints on what the 1 time price will be for the app?

[bitslap47]

Any hints on what the 1 time price will be for the app?

To be honest it is too early to tell. It depends on how many man hours need to go into it. I can tell you the RIM SDK is not that great, and their developer support is poor at best (or at least the support they are willing to give me.)

iPhone we have an idea but are not ready to announce the price just yet.

[FearlessFreep]

After Sling Player. Can't wait to use it - the beta looks great. Been an XM sub since 2002 and a Sirius sub since 2004.

[p0rk]

Will you be able see what's playing on each channel while browsing the channel listing? Kinda like how it works on the actual receiver.. you can see the channel name, band name, or song name I think.

[bprough]

So glad to hear this app is coming out now i will die every day it is not out . Only thing about knowing something is coming is not knowing when :D . I just wish sirius would add some sports channel so i could listen to my notre dame football next year when the wife drags me to disney on saturdays.

[leishan]

Will you be able see what's playing on each channel while browsing the channel listing? Kinda like how it works on the actual receiver.. you can see the channel name, band name, or song name I think.

I'd like to know this also-hopefully it will!

[ZiggyPastorius]

Any way we can get a notification by email or something when this is out? And this requires an account right? I have an account with Sirius, so I have no worries. I just want to listen to Howard Stern on the go :)

[skubish]

Nice idea but without live sports it is pretty useless to me. I know this is a XM/Sirius but live sports is not streamed via the internet.

[wishman35]

Can you please give us a hint to a timeframe for its release.

i dont understand all of the hush hush, a ballpark estimate for price and release date will cause no harm, i mean we are the buyers here and regardless if you tell us now or later what it costs those who want it..want it...and those who dont...dont.

every place i read about this has the main person in charge holding back on a release date but simply saying soon...if you are so confident on its soon release date then what is wrong with saying "by the end of january" or "the end of february"?

[det2004]

Nice idea but without live sports it is pretty useless to me. I know this is a XM/Sirius but live sports is not streamed via the internet.

exactly my thoughts. I'm not currently a sirius/xm subscriber, but would be happy to plunk down money for a subscription if I could listen to live NBA games on my iPhone.

[jbode]

Although satellite radio has some good variety, I don't think it is worth the subscription.

I'd rather choose my own music...

[SpaceKitty]

Although satellite radio has some good variety, I don't think it is worth the subscription.

I'd rather choose my own music...

Some things you can't get anywhere else but on satellite such as Opie and Anthony and Howard Stern.

[iSaga]

How long does it generally take to go from beta to release? I have been waiting since July for this app, I have kept my sirius subscription even though I haven't used it since July.

[fleeper]

Do you need another beta tester?

[KyPosey]

i cannot wait for this!

[artp1212]

I've long been a supporter of this app and will probably buy it if the price is right, but the more I use Pandora the less I see the value of a sirius stream on my iPhone.

[p0rk]

I've long been a supporter of this app and will probably buy it if the price is right, but the more I use Pandora the less I see the value of a sirius stream on my iPhone.

I'm starting to see this the same way. If music is about the only thing that streams online, why buy another app when there's already great, free apps out that have the same amount of variety? I think most of us want the sports and talk radio to go, but it sounds like those aren't streamed.

[ZiggyPastorius]

I'm starting to see this the same way. If music is about the only thing that streams online, why buy another app when there's already great, free apps out that have the same amount of variety? I think most of us want the sports and talk radio to go, but it sounds like those aren't streamed.

As others have said, some are. For example, this app will be useful for me, since I am a Sirius subscriber only for the Howard Stern show, which is streamed online. If you don't have any interest in them, then it won't be useful for you at all. My recommendation is to go to Sirius' website and go to listen online, and see what is streamed online, so you can know.

[JonHimself]

As others have said, some are. For example, this app will be useful for me, since I am a Sirius subscriber only for the Howard Stern show, which is streamed online. If you don't have any interest in them, then it won't be useful for you at all. My recommendation is to go to Sirius' website and go to listen online, and see what is streamed online, so you can know.

Keep in mind, some of the channels (maybe not some, but at least Howard Stern) is not available on the free-trial online listening.

Also, thanks for the update! I cannot WAIT to have this... especially since this week my work blocked the Sirius log-in for online listening, at least this way I can listen on my phone.

[Nanook]

Add me to the list of can't wait. Love your OS X app.

...and F Jackie.

[drichards]

I think most of us want the sports and talk radio to go, but it sounds like those aren't streamed.

All the talk and sports-talk channels you subscribe to except the game channels are available online. MLB Home Plate, NHL Center Ice, Nascar racing channel, NBA talk channel, NFL talk channel, BCS channel, NCAA channel, ESPN radio, SiriusXM Sports with the Mad Dog, The Virus, Howard Stern, Oprah, Martha Stewart, and so on... check the program guide.

Sure there are free alternatives to satellite radio with the iPhone, AOL Radio comes to mind, the stream hundreds of FM and AM stations to your radio. And you can probably get your sports game radio that way. But the great service that the guys from StarPlayr provide is moving Sirius and XM off the web clients for your desktop PC - which SUCK - and making it into something that just works right.

[bprough]

Only sports one you can get online ar mad dog, nfl channel (doesnt broadcast games) nhl channel and golf channel.

[ScottNWDW]

I am a Sirius Subscriber and the station I listen to the most, Sirius OutQ is streamed online so it will be beeficial to me to get this app when it is released.

[TechJunky]

Although satellite radio has some good variety, I don't think it is worth the subscription.

I'd rather choose my own music...

Yeh, and um...Howard Stern is NOT the argument FOR satellite. (Seriously, how does this guy still collect such a large paycheck? :confused:)

I understand what you mean about your own music is better. Nobody's playlist is better than mine. But where do you go for new music? I've been using Pandora for years, and I just can't seam to get very much NEW music out of them. And every once in a while, I get tired of shuffling my own songs, and want someone else to DJ.

I've been waiting on this app for a LONG time. And I can only hope and pray that the sound quality is up to par (at least 128k). Anything less and I can hardly listen to it.

[bitslap47]

Keep in mind, some of the channels (maybe not some, but at least Howard Stern) is not available on the free-trial online listening.

Also, thanks for the update! I cannot WAIT to have this... especially since this week my work blocked the Sirius log-in for online listening, at least this way I can listen on my phone.

If you install our StarPlayr for Windows product, it circumvents most firewalls and proxys.

[Dorfdad]

I am also waiting for this one, but from what I can tell do not hold your breath for this one anytime SOON... I think it will happen, but it has taken almost 7 months to get to the BETA. Im a long time user of the OSX client and it's very NICE I have no doubts that the iPhone client wont match the desktop in every way..

Ive just grow tired of waiting. They even had it announced on Howard Stern (through a caller) saying it was out and I rushed to find it but nothing than I found out they are in BETA, and nothing has been submitted to APPLE yet, which we know will take a month to approve. So we need to be patient its going to be about 2 months I feel..

Though I hope Im wrong!!!

Also no more beta spots, I missed out I even wanted to feature the APP on my site..

Guess Ill wait for the final.

[bitslap47]

I am also waiting for this one, but from what I can tell do not hold your breath for this one anytime SOON... I think it will happen, but it has taken almost 7 months to get to the BETA. Im a long time user of the OSX client and it's very NICE I have no doubts that the iPhone client wont match the desktop in every way..

Ive just grow tired of waiting. They even had it announced on Howard Stern (through a caller) saying it was out and I rushed to find it but nothing than I found out they are in BETA, and nothing has been submitted to APPLE yet, which we know will take a month to approve. So we need to be patient its going to be about 2 months I feel..

Though I hope Im wrong!!!

Also no more beta spots, I missed out I even wanted to feature the APP on my site..

Guess Ill wait for the final.

We didn't have anyone announce anything, anywhere. Someone called in and mentioned our products.

Also, 4 new clients have gone out in the past 3 1/2 months.

StarPlayr for Windows Mobile will go on sale within the next week or so.

iPhone is under testing with ~300 users right now.

We have desktop application for Windows and Mac, with more coming soon. The desktop clients are free.

BlackBerry and Android Mobile Platforms are under development as well.

Remember, we all have day jobs, and there are only 4 of us... and we have still managed to get a massive amount of server and client side software into production.

[gadgetdad]

Thanks for the update, can't wait.

[Dorfdad]

We didn't have anyone announce anything, anywhere. Someone called in and mentioned our products.

Also, 4 new clients have gone out in the past 3 1/2 months.

StarPlayr for Windows Mobile will go on sale within the next week or so.

iPhone is under testing with ~300 users right now.

We have desktop application for Windows and Mac, with more coming soon. The desktop clients are free.

BlackBerry and Android Mobile Platforms are under development as well.

Remember, we all have day jobs, and there are only 4 of us... and we have still managed to get a massive amount of server and client side software into production.

I know you would find me :)

I agree it's a massive undertaking for what you have accomplished. The comment I was referring to was on Nicemac or geekbox im not sure telling people to call into Howard Stern than someone did and than the thread was alerted to say lets wait for a release first.

Anyway Im not bad mouthing you I love the products Ive used this will be great as well, just trying to temper the excitement as were still a ways off.

Good luck and thanks for your efforts.

Also can you tell me how the channel updates are going to be handled? Thats a big concern as if you must resubmit to apple each time the channels could be out of whack for weeks at a time.

[JonHimself]

If you install our StarPlayr for Windows product, it circumvents most firewalls and proxys.

If only I could install that without getting fired... haha

[severe]

Although satellite radio has some good variety, I don't think it is worth the subscription.

I'd rather choose my own music...

No offense, but why would you even bother posting this here?

It's like posting, "I don't like chocolate", in a thread about variety's of chocolate.

What's the point? You may need to step away from the computer and go for a walk.

[velvetelvis]

I am a Sirius Subscriber and the station I listen to the most, Sirius OutQ is streamed online so it will be beeficial to me to get this app when it is released.

i love derek and romaine... i hope this comes out soon and works good.

[manofsomanyface]

So as everyone has heard, the Usirius application for the Iphone is no longer a dream and is hopefully becoming a reality shortly. I've heard through the grape vine or as some may call it the dragons mouth haha, that the great guys of starplayr are currently in the process of beta version 2 now. All is well but I guess there were some fixes that needed to be made and needed a little more testing before they submit the app to apple. I'm under the impression as how it was explained to me that once the app is submitted to apple it will more than likely get approved because apple has a lot of pressure on them to have an app like this. When it comes to sirius themselves they will probably be happy to have an app like this. I was also informed that the app should be available on through the app store by February and not later than march. One can only hope that it will be sooner than that.

[Superman07]

I'm anticipating this application. It will allow me Sirius in my car without having to pay for the $500 OEM option.

I hope the reception over EDGE is good. At times Pandora is spotty and AOL was weak at best. However, I do not know how much of that was due to the application/s or the network reception.

[SpaceKitty]

I'm anticipating this application. It will allow me Sirius in my car without having to pay for the $500 OEM option.

I hope the reception over EDGE is good. At times Pandora is spotty and AOL was weak at best. However, I do not know how much of that was due to the application/s or the network reception.

You do realize that Sirius makes cheap portable radios that can play in your car just as easily as your iPhone would?

[Superman07]

You do realize that Sirius makes cheap portable radios that can play in your car just as easily as your iPhone would?

Yes, but I don't want one of those floating around in the cabin. I already have a device that plugs into the cd-in and allows me to hook up an iPod or my iPhone, which I can then put away in one of the cubbies out of sight. :)

[ZiggyPastorius]

Keep in mind, some of the channels (maybe not some, but at least Howard Stern) is not available on the free-trial online listening.

Also, thanks for the update! I cannot WAIT to have this... especially since this week my work blocked the Sirius log-in for online listening, at least this way I can listen on my phone.

I know for a fact that Howard Stern is streamed online, because I listen online frequently (I am a Sirius subscriber).

[Trackmonkey]

I know for a fact that Howard Stern is streamed online, because I listen online frequently (I am a Sirius subscriber).

This is true.

[JonHimself]

I know for a fact that Howard Stern is streamed online, because I listen online frequently (I am a Sirius subscriber).

I agree. I was talking about the free trials that they let you sign up for (as I said in my post)

[Darthzilla]

enough talk ..... me need app now. Rwar !

[gadgetdad]

I know for a fact that Howard Stern is streamed online, because I listen online frequently (I am a Sirius subscriber).
As is Opie and Anthony. If I dont listen on line, I always have my portable with me at work, gym etc. Cant wait to not have to carry it around.

[gt65]

I have a question - in the last few days the starplayr site has taken off any of the iPhone info, and the windows mobile client has taken center stage. Is that good news or bad news - as i want this app ASAP

[DEAN616]

I have a question - in the last few days the starplayr site has taken off any of the iPhone info, and the windows mobile client has taken center stage. Is that good news or bad news - as i want this app ASAP

I think with their new release of the mobile version their just advertising it. Im sure when the iphone app is ready all you will see is that. The last thing they said was that it was looking good. We would have heard something if something is wrong. This is my most anticipated app.

[JonHimself]

The more I think about wanting this app, the more I realize that this is the first application that I will actually be upset about the fact that apps can't run in the background... maybe one day...

Also, any word on if this will run in landscape mode?

[MaxPower49]

The more I think about wanting this app, the more I realize that this is the first application that I will actually be upset about the fact that apps can't run in the background... maybe one day...

Also, any word on if this will run in landscape mode?

yep... thats why i'm hoping the jailbreak for the 2g comes out about the same time... backgrounder.

[ZiggyPastorius]

The more I think about wanting this app, the more I realize that this is the first application that I will actually be upset about the fact that apps can't run in the background... maybe one day...

Also, any word on if this will run in landscape mode?

This is why I'm jailbroken :p

[sblasl]

If you want to have 300+1 BETA testers, I would humbly make myself available.;)

Just PM me if you can find room.

[drichards]

[...] And I can only hope and pray that the sound quality is up to par (at least 128k). Anything less and I can hardly listen to it.

I'm pretty sure the webstreams on both subs top out at 64k. Fine for talk. Not so great for music. Sounds like radio because its radio.

As is Opie and Anthony. If I dont listen on line, I always have my portable with me at work, gym etc. Cant wait to not have to carry it around.

It'll be GREAT to have this to listen to the b-b-b-boys indoors away from a home dock and not in the city, live. My Inno sure as heck doesn't pick up signal at the gym. :-P It kinda makes me want the Howard radio... Stilleto-2 I think, its got the wifi. But I got the lifetime XM, so until they really really merge, not happenin.

The more I think about wanting this app, the more I realize that this is the first application that I will actually be upset about the fact that apps can't run in the background... maybe one day...

Chalk up another win for Opie's BlackBerry. Hit the red button, even the camera will run in the background.

Till the BB version drops, I've still got the BlackBerry on autosync with the Syndication Underground via bluetooth. Linger longer.

[TechJunky]

enough talk ..... me need app now. Rwar !

x2

Every time someone posts in this thread I think maybe its out. :mad:

[bitslap47]

I'm pretty sure the webstreams on both subs top out at 64k. Fine for talk. Not so great for music. Sounds like radio because its radio.



It'll be GREAT to have this to listen to the b-b-b-boys indoors away from a home dock and not in the city, live. My Inno sure as heck doesn't pick up signal at the gym. :-P It kinda makes me want the Howard radio... Stilleto-2 I think, its got the wifi. But I got the lifetime XM, so until they really really merge, not happenin.



Chalk up another win for Opie's BlackBerry. Hit the red button, even the camera will run in the background.

Till the BB version drops, I've still got the BlackBerry on autosync with the Syndication Underground via bluetooth. Linger longer.


Sirius Maxxes at 128K for Music, XM only at 64K.

Talk at 42K on Sirius. Not sure about XM.

We have been told the app works great with backgrounder.

Windows Mobile is now on sale...

And someone asked about channel updates... all you need to do is click an update button in the app... no need for a new version.

[drichards]

Congrats on getting the WinMo app out! :D

Hopefully they'll bring XM's online streams in line with Sirius soon. The damn channels are the same, it has to waste money to have separate streams right? The pennycounters should get that taken care of damnit.

But as Boardroom Jimmy says, Mel Karmazen is a buffon, and he ran Viacom into the ground.

[Dorfdad]

Wow I read something up a few posts threat scared me.

Is this app approved by Sirius as an official streamer? I understand that there are 3rd party streamers for the PC and that doesn't seem to conflict with Sirius business strategy, but this app clearly could.

Unless Sirius is getting a cut of the proceeds for this, they could simply kill this client from releasing once it's done.

If for $1.99 you can buy this app and stream the music, and talk radio what happens to their portable unit sales?

Sirius could decide to push there own client with their own ads built in etc..

I hope this has been thought out and discussed or all this hard work could be moot.

[FearlessFreep]

Wow I read something up a few posts threat scared me.

Is this app approved by Sirius as an official streamer? I understand that there are 3rd party streamers for the PC and that doesn't seem to conflict with Sirius business strategy, but this app clearly could.

Unless Sirius is getting a cut of the proceeds for this, they could simply kill this client from releasing once it's done.

If for $1.99 you can buy this app and stream the music, and talk radio what happens to their portable unit sales?

Sirius could decide to push there own client with their own ads built in etc..

I hope this has been thought out and discussed or all this hard work could be moot.

How so? Sirius generates revenue through subscriptions, not through advertising or sale of streaming apps. I would argue that the opposite is true - if this app lets people listen who wouldn't otherwise subscribe, it's a good thing.

[MaxPower49]

I think the question is that it could potentially get people to change from a full subscription to an online only subscription (about half the price). Sirius could lose money there as well as from less people buying their hardware since an iphone could be seen as a replacement for a standalone radio (even though not all channels are available online).

I'm sure the creators of the app have considered this. Not a done deal until you see it in the App store, but it sounds like they are expecting it to be approved.

[drichards]

SiriusXM benefits from more people listening to their service. Initial cost of the radio may be holding people away from the service - especially the high cost portable units. Mine still retails at $199, and I bought it three years ago. I got it on Amazon for $119ish, but that's not the point. But then on top of that I had to add a car kit for $50. I'm pretty sure they include that now...

Having an app out there will allow SiriusXM to reach more people. People love the app store and iPhones. Any watercooler will have buzz about apps now and then. That and XM was developing their own iPhone app half a year ago that nobody has seen since, but their product teases are notoriously long. Look at the XMP3 player, that was pushed as the new hotness for at least fifteen months before it came out. Then there is an official XM app for BlackBerry and some other select phones, even though it sucks, so the company has at least shown interest in mobile web delivered radio before.

Easier accessibility to satellite radio can only increase subscriptions. In addition to the cost of the radio, as mentioned before, that radio has to see the sky. I can't use my Inno at the gym worth a damn, but I can use my BlackBerry there no problem. Inside your house too, if your radio isn't docked with an outdoor antenna attached, you're screwed. (Unless you have the Howard radio with wifi... which is $329 plus accessories... and maybe you have wifi at the gym... but my sub is XM so I don't have that option, blech)

A large portion of satellite radio subscriptions are car-based, and a lot of those cancel after their free three months to one year that was comped with the vehicle purchase. SiriusXM would love for you to take that radio you pay for, and keep paying for it, listen at home and on the way to work, then wherever you go online. It would make Mel Karmazin's day to have this app. It could save satellite radio.

[hexonxonx]

Sirius/XM announced today that rate hikes are in order beginning March 11.

The first one is one that will affect this new app. Previous to March 11, the online stream of Sirius/XM was free On March 11, it will cost 2.99 in addition to your monthy sub price. You won't be allowed to just sub to the online stream without a month subscription already in efect.

This online stream will increase to 128KBPS since it is will be for an extra fee.

[drichards]

The rate and service changes don't affect you if you are under a long term contract. Lifetime is still only $400

[MadDog31]

So much for this merger being "for the customer". That was a crock of **** from the get-go. I guess at least it'll be better quality, but now I can look forward to coughing up another $36/year.

It never ends.

Anyhow, I'll still get the app. I like listening to my stuff on-the-go.

[markgamber]

The rate and service changes don't affect you if you are under a long term contract. Lifetime is still only $400

That's good to hear. For once the lifetime contract pays off. :)

[rigodamdiculous]

Sirius/XM announced today that rate hikes are in order beginning March 11.....On March 11, it will cost 2.99 in addition to your monthly sub price. You won't be allowed to just sub to the online stream without a monthly subscription already in effect.

In other words, even if you bought no equipment, to get Sirius/XM on your iPhone it's going to cost $15.98 a month. (12.99 plus 2.99)

A one-time cost for a radio is nothing compared to that if you decide to stick around.
Sirius/XM, all things considered, should be begging Apple to approve this thing.

Begging, I say.

[bprough]

was looking forward to this as I use my inlaws subscription now I would have to pay them to upgrade and not sure I will listen to it enough to warrant that. I do like how this new pricing is coming right around the time the app is to be released. Sirius knows what they are doing :)

[Superman07]

I hadn't seen yet that the quality was going to increase to the 128kbs stream. I was worried the bump would come just as a fee and no added service. Honestly, I'm okay with this. The subscription base has raised in recent years (regardless of the merger) and it's not like it's free for them to maintain their server capabilities or their bandwidth for the internet portion.

I would also hope this means more channels will be available, but I think that has more to do with contractual issues and desire on the part of Sirius|XM.

[skyfreedom]

x2

Every time someone posts in this thread I think maybe its out. :mad:

Indeed!! Wheres the app!!:D

[Superman07]

Report suggests the application will be submitted to Apple within the week. Release will be pending obvious review and approval.

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/source-satellite-radio-iphone-app-going-public-soon.html

However, I can't help but wonder how much the recently announced charge for online content will impact this (in addition to the charger per version of this application).

Does anybody have any insight if Sirius|XM is to receive a cut of profits from this? I'd expect their main benefit from this would be in the form of new subscribers who are only interested in online content.

[MaxPower49]

Thats good news.

I hadn't heard of the online listening price increase. Thats bad news. Helluva time to raise prices with the economy and Sirius already struggling.

[Superman07]

True, however I've had my Sirius subscription for going on 4 years now and haven't had a price increase. Without any talk of monopoly and "see, this would happen", I don't see this as too unreasonable - especially since the quality will increase with it as well. They could just as easily increase the base subscriptions as well, but aren't (yet anyway). If you take into account inflation prices should probably be $1-2 more anyway.

If you want to look elsewhere Version has easily increased the price of their FIOS TV service by $10 since launch a year or two ago. Additionally, they now charge extra for additional HD channels, so really the increase is more like $15+.

[drichards]

Sirius knows about the upcoming app and existing Windows, Mac, and WinMo clients; certain shows (hoo hoo) have even talked about and prompted them, and no efforts to force cease and decist of operations has been made. This kind of app will only build buzz for the service.

Ron & Fez, noon til three.

[Be.Jammmin]

Does anyone think it's just a coincidence that as of March, online listening on SiriusXM is now going to cost $2.99 and now all of a sudden the Starplayr is going to be available? My guess is that the Starplayr is going to be released just before we have to pay for online listening to generate buzz, this will allow Sirius customers while obtaining additional revenue.

I am staying onboard either-way, but the timing does seem peculiar.

B

[MaxPower49]

I mainly listen to talk stations... I prefer my mp3s or Pandora for music. It sucks that I have to pay for the "bitrate upgrade" since the talk stations won't be broadcast at 128k anyways. I actually do most of my listening online... I may look into an online only account. Nice to have the car radio when you need it though.

[JonHimself]

I mainly listen to talk stations... I prefer my mp3s or Pandora for music. It sucks that I have to pay for the "bitrate upgrade" since the talk stations won't be broadcast at 128k anyways. I actually do most of my listening online... I may look into an online only account. Nice to have the car radio when you need it though.

... BUT... if you have the app on your iphone, all you need is the online subscription!

You're right though, the only thing I really want on sirius is the talk radio. I listen to the music but wouldn't have any problems getting music from other sources and not having to pay to upgrade the online stream... I'm interested in seeing how this change will affect Sirius Canada subs.

[DEAN616]

do you know if that 2.99 will be monthly or is that a once a subscription fee.

[nippyjun]

On the electronista site it says:

"Both Sirius and XM customers will have to pay an extra $3 per month for the streaming channels. Existing users can still 'lock in' the free service before the March deadline."


How do existing users lock in the free service?

[drichards]

How do existing users lock in the free service?Re-up your sub to a year or lifetime, before the deadline.

[ScottNWDW]

Personally I don't see what all the crying is all about. I've been with Sirius for just over 5 years now and in that time not once did my subscription price go up. So now it's going up by $3 for the internet access. Big Deal, I think after 5 years I could afford a $3 increase. Where else have you been in the past 5 years without a price increase?

Also, in the past, you only got to "try it out online" free for a few days. So charging for just internet access is not something new. You can pay $12.95 a month for "just" the internet stream, or pay $15.95 for the internet stream and the satellite radio broadcast.

Personally, I look forward to the iPhone access and hope it comes out soon. The more ways I can listen to Sirius, the better snce there are more ways to access the content.

I don't understand why everyone thinks that because it's on an iPhone, or any other smartphone or computer device, it has to be free.

[MaxPower49]

... BUT... if you have the app on your iphone, all you need is the online subscription!


I have an ipod touch, not an iphone.

[MaxPower49]

Personally I don't see what all the crying is all about. I've been with Sirius for just over 5 years now and in that time not once did my subscription price go up. So now it's going up by $3 for the internet access. Big Deal, I think after 5 years I could afford a $3 increase. Where else have you been in the past 5 years without a price increase?


A $3 increase per month doesn't sound like much, but it is a 23% increase over what we are paying now. I just find it to be a surprising move for SiriusXM right now with them struggling to keep listeners and their stock price down to around 10 cents. I'm a little hesitant to renew my subscription with a company that could be going bankrupt.

I also thought one of the conditions for allowing the merger was they had to lock in current prices for a while.

[bbotte]

I already pay the 2.99 for the upgraded quality of online streams. I have to pay another 2.99 a month to keep it?

[Superman07]

I already pay the 2.99 for the upgraded quality of online streams. I have to pay another 2.99 a month to keep it?

In your case I think it would be a wash. The price for access to the internet stream includes the higher quality stream.

[Superman07]

A $3 increase per month doesn't sound like much, but it is a 23% increase over what we are paying now. I just find it to be a surprising move for SiriusXM right now with them struggling to keep listeners and their stock price down to around 10 cents. I'm a little hesitant to renew my subscription with a company that could be going bankrupt.

I also thought one of the conditions for allowing the merger was they had to lock in current prices for a while.

That was a condition of the merger. However, they can probably argue that the internet access was a benefit that they were giving for free rather than a feature of your subscription. So technically the price of your satellite radio service has not increased.

I agree with Scott that this isn't a big deal. If it's that much of an annoyance then don't pay to have access to the online access. If it is then it's only an extra $2.99 a month.

Also, it's sentiments like these, I'm a little hesitant to renew my subscription with a company that could be going bankrupt. that completely baffle me.

[bbotte]

Also, it's sentiments like these, that completely baffle me.

+1, Bankruptcy affects the companies creditors, not the customers. Even if they go into Bankruptcy, they will still be on. Bankruptcy does not equal "out of business".

[bbotte]

I wish all the NFL games were on the internet stream along with the nascar driver radios.....

[MaxPower49]

Sure, they may still be on for a while if they go bankrupt... but their future is far from certain. The stock was around $3.30 a year ago... now it is around 10 cents. I hear they are around $1B in debt and is posting enormous lossses. With the bad economy, subscription numbers are dropping. Who know what kind of programming or other changes could be coming in attempt to cut costs.

I like Sirius, forgive me if I'm a little leery of signing a contract with a company that is struggling that badly. Do you have to sign on for 2 years to avoid the $3 increase, or will a 1 year extension do the trick?

[BigHungry04]

Sure, they may still be on for a while if they go bankrupt... but their future is far from certain. The stock was around $3.30 a year ago... now it is around 10 cents. I hear they are around $1B in debt and is posting enormous lossses. With the bad economy, subscription numbers are dropping. Who know what kind of programming or other changes could be coming in attempt to cut costs.

I like Sirius, forgive me if I'm a little leery of signing a contract with a company that is struggling that badly. Do you have to sign on for 2 years to avoid the $3 increase, or will a 1 year extension do the trick?

You would probably have to sign up for two years. I've had a lifetime subscription to Sirius since 2004, so it won't affect me at all. My only fear is that they go out of business, because then I'll have to listen to regular radio, and it is terrible.

[JonHimself]

You would probably have to sign up for two years. I've had a lifetime subscription to Sirius since 2004, so it won't affect me at all. My only fear is that they go out of business, because then I'll have to listen to regular radio, and it is terrible.

Yeah, that is the worst part. I generally mix-up my iPod and Sirius on drives but would miss the "live" aspect of satellite radio and not having to make playlists, etc... I won't be able to listen to fm radio.

[FearlessFreep]

You don't seem to realize that satellite radio's killer is already here - and it's on your phone. It's called Internet radio and as the Internet becomes more and more ubiquitous, you'll be able to tune in services like Last.fm or Pandora anyhow. Even talk and news streams will be delivered the same way.

Internet coverage is not quite to the point where it's reliable enough to be widespread, but it's getting closer. Certainly if you are in an urban area it's almost there.

[DigitalDorf]

I have been following this app closely, but Im having a problem understanding where these people are getting the idea it's being submitted to APPLE this week or next.

According to their own site they are just finishing up ALPHA and getting ready for BETA round of testing.

Sounds more like a few more weeks to 2 months before we see the app.

Hope Im wrong but I don't see how it would move that fast.

[pieomy]

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I have been following this app closely, but Im having a problem understanding where these people are getting the idea it's being submitted to APPLE this week or next.

According to their own site they are just finishing up ALPHA and getting ready for BETA round of testing.

Sounds more like a few more weeks to 2 months before we see the app.

Hope Im wrong but I don't see how it would move that fast.

To the above. The dev Dave was on Howard Sterns show saying they were submitting it in the next two weeks. Howard loved the idea said it would make him get am iPhone. It happend in the 10am hour of the show yesterday.

[FearlessFreep]

Looks like you are wrong (happily so):

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/01/30/satellite-radio-finally-coming-to-iphone/

App to be submitted to App Store THIS WEEKEND. No word on when/if Apple might release it, however.

[Adam79]

I have been beta testing the uSirius StarPlayr since Jan 9 and I have very little issues with it. The build that I have been testing is from Jan 4 and it is rock solid with the only real issues normally being caused by the data connection. When driving it does lose connection briefly sometimes but almost always its only for a few seconds as the buffer catches up. When I have a 3G connection it is perfect its when going from 3G back to edge that the issues happen but this has been the case for all audio streaming apps that I have used. I am very excited for the final version with the few issues that they are fixing or new features like being able to re-order your favorite channel list.

I have no doubt that they could submit this app this week. They have had 4 weeks of additional development since the beta that I am testing was issued and thats more then enough time to have implement fixes. I even think they could have went live with the version that I am using since its a lot less buggy then some other apps that I have gotten from the App Store.

[drichards]

Technically the rate of basic service has not changed, but the services provided post-merger have. You now get a few more channels whichever side your sub is on, and still pay twelve bucks. Its a give and take, I don't see anything wrong with it, but I rarely use the online streams in all honesty.

The whole internet radio will kill satellite radio debacle is really not worth arguing. Internet radio is in legislative trouble and the majority of satellite radio use is in vehicles and chain businesses, two areas its not quite convenient to deliver internet radio yet. We still can't get reliable AT&T service in New York City half the time, and the damn telephone was invented just across the river. Maybe it will get better when the DTV changeover finishes and those frequencies goto cell service... But that is a long ways from now.

[MaxPower49]

I have been beta testing the uSirius StarPlayr since Jan 9 and I have very little issues with it. The build that I have been testing is from Jan 4 and it is rock solid with the only real issues normally being caused by the data connection. When driving it does lose connection briefly sometimes but almost always its only for a few seconds as the buffer catches up. When I have a 3G connection it is perfect its when going from 3G back to edge that the issues happen but this has been the case for all audio streaming apps that I have used. I am very excited for the final version with the few issues that they are fixing or new features like being able to re-order your favorite channel list.

I have no doubt that they could submit this app this week. They have had 4 weeks of additional development since the beta that I am testing was issued and thats more then enough time to have implement fixes. I even think they could have went live with the version that I am using since its a lot less buggy then some other apps that I have gotten from the App Store.

Are you using the high quality (128k) stream when you get drop outs, or the regular stream? Just curious...

[Adam79]

It's the low qualitiy streams which right now is all that is available when using edge or 3g. The 128 current is only available using wi-fi. They say this will change in march.

They plain on submitting to the app store by the end of day and at the same time the beta testers will get that version as beta 2.

[Usoandso]

Internet radio is the future. Sat radio had it's chance. I give it 2 to 3 years before sat radio is gone or is online only.

[TechJunky]

It's the low qualitiy streams which right now is all that is available when using edge or 3g. The 128 current is only available using wi-fi. They say this will change in march.


Booooooo. I can't stand listening to anything less than 128. I've been waiting on this app to decide whether to keep my subscription. If they don't change this, that seals it.

[bprough]

So will we know when it is submited

[MadDog31]

Internet radio is great if you're at home and have your computer connected to the Internet. What the hell are we going to do about it in our cars? Let's be honest, cell reception in a lot of areas BLOWS where satellite does just fine (mountains, etc.) While I champion iPhones and all of those devices that can pick up the Internet on the go, consistency of service signal will remain a huge issue.

When I'm on the road, it's XM for me.

[bigrobb]

Towards the bottom it says it has been submitted, I cant wait for this one

http://forums.geekstoolbox.com/showthread.php?t=3323&page=26

[DEAN616]

How long do most apps take after being submitted. I hope it wont take as long as the sirius xm merger. LOL

[bbotte]

How cool would it be if it was released today? I hope this makes the front page of the forum here when it is released.

[aandf1978]

what's the hold up now with this app??? Why is it that Apple can pump out a HUGE amount of useless fart apps into the appstore, but a useful one like starplayr gets held up for going on 4 days now.

[yg17]

Internet radio is the future. Sat radio had it's chance. I give it 2 to 3 years before sat radio is gone or is online only.


Oh, jesus, do we really need to have this argument again?

When internet radio can be in my car and work anywhere in North America, then satellite radio is dead. Until then, it's not going anywhere. And since internet radio would require that practically every square inch of this country is blanketed in either WiFi or 3G, then it's never going to happen.

[TechJunky]

Oh, jesus, do we really need to have this argument again?

When internet radio can be in my car and work anywhere in North America, then satellite radio is dead. Until then, it's not going anywhere. And since internet radio would require that practically every square inch of this country is blanketed in either WiFi or 3G, then it's never going to happen.

Wrong. All it has to do is blanket major cities. Mountain men don't pay for satellite radio. Even so, widespread wifi is just around the corner. Right now, I get way better coverage on internet radio than satellite. Solid 3G everywhere I drive every day. And since we have no repeaters in our city, satellite will drop out downtown driving next to tall buildings, in tunnels, even large trees. Not to mention, satellite is useless indoors. I'm with Usoandso, I give it 2 to 3 years.

[yg17]

Wrong. All it has to do is blanket major cities. Mountain men don't pay for satellite radio. Even so, widespread wifi is just around the corner. Right now, I get way better coverage on internet radio than satellite. Solid 3G everywhere I drive every day. And since we have no repeaters in our city, satellite will drop out downtown driving next to tall buildings, in tunnels, even large trees. Not to mention, satellite is useless indoors. I'm with Usoandso, I give it 2 to 3 years.

Really? Mountain Men don't pay for it? What sort of proof do you have? I lived in the middle of nowhere for 4 years (where the closest 3G coverage was easily 80 miles away) and I know plenty of people, myself included, who paid for satellite radio. And even in cities with no repeaters, I've never had issues with dropouts near buildings or trees. Tunnels are a problem, but we only have 1 in the St. Louis area and I don't even think it's half a mile long, and since it goes right under the runway at the airport, the only thing you're probably going to be able to hear are jets landing and taking off.

[drichards]

Perhaps TJ was implying that lumberjacks prefer iPods. The Lumberjack Song provides no evidence of this. Men who leap from tree to tree in British Columbia are a key satellite radio demographic, everyone knows this.

[Superman07]

what's the hold up now with this app??? Why is it that Apple can pump out a HUGE amount of useless fart apps into the appstore, but a useful one like starplayr gets held up for going on 4 days now.

Do you have a link of average days from submission to release for applications? I was under the impression that some took weeks to months to be approved.

[JonHimself]

Do you have a link of average days from submission to release for applications? I was under the impression that some took weeks to months to be approved.

and didn't it take months for that fart app to actually make it in there (if you count it's original submission date when it was rejected)?

[ckbook]

Come on Apple.. Release it already.

[volntitan]

I'm with you. What's to approve? Let's have it already!

[MaxPower49]

Anyone know how much this app is going to cost if it ever comes out?

[bigrobb]

i heard 12.99 but i don't remember where I read that.

[MaxPower49]

i heard 12.99 but i don't remember where I read that.

wow, that is pretty steep compared to most apps.

[Goodeye]

Wow 12.99 for the Sirius service in the first place and another 12.99 for the app, when this same App is released on many other platforms and for free?

I think this app is cool and is great but all that together isn't making me miss that I will be ditching satrad when my contract is up.

[DEAN616]

To me that is do worth it. I would pay anything for this app. If i dont see this in the app store by the end of the week, im going to riot in the streets.

[Goodeye]

Well good for you..... If Sirius wasn't going crazy with their rate hike I would probably spend 12.99 (seeing as internet radio wouldn't be costing me squat) oh well to each his own.

[Shonuff]

I wouldn't consider $12.99 steep at all (if indeed that is what the cost ends up being). Apps of this type on other platforms run anywhere from $9.99 up to the $24.99 range from what I've seen.

It takes a considerable amount of time for someone to code an app like this and the target group is somewhat limited since you must have a subscription to Sirius online radio to use the app. I can definitely understand the developer wanting to see some compensation for his work.

Just my 2 cents.

[SpaceKitty]

I'll buy it for whatever cost it's at also. Considering a regular portable XM radio won't get a signal indoors without a home antenna attached and this app will make the iPhone a portable that can, well worth the price.

[JonHimself]

The Stiletto is $250 or something isn't it? It does have more features (like pausing, recording, etc) and will work with the antenna, but $12 for this app seems like a great price.

[MaxPower49]

I have no problem with the programmers making their money... $13 just seems high to me for this app. With a little work, you can get orb to do the same thing for free.

[Goodeye]

Especially when it relaeased on many other platforms and for free.....

Great app don't get me wrong something very much needed for everyone who loves satrad and something that should have been out sooner (and had it come out before Sirius raised their prices I would have probably bought it) but I choose to vote with my wallet in both cases with Sirius and the developer...

[bigrobb]

it looks like one of the developers is gonna be on an internet radio show tonight here is a link to the story, the link for the application review is were I read the 12.99 price.

http://siriusbuzz.com/siriusbuzz-radio-tonight-25-900-pm-est-with-special-guest-nicemac.php

[porkchopbone]

did anyone listen to that show?

[volntitan]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

[bigrobb]

i listened to a little bit it may be a while before it is released he said they submitted it but apple hadn't even opened it yet, then the host said so the 2 to 4 week wait may be a reality and he said yes its looking like it may be.

[volntitan]

2-4 weeks? Well that blows. Doesn't Apple know I am waiting for it?

[Wintrmte]

i listened to a little bit it may be a while before it is released he said they submitted it but apple hadn't even opened it yet, then the host said so the 2 to 4 week wait may be a reality and he said yes its looking like it may be.

Bummer! I am really looking forward to listening to Howard Stern while at work.

[Zman3001]

I'll bet the app comes out on March 11th, just as the online feed no longer becomes free. If the developer really wanted to make money with this app, they would have pushed Apple to review it sooner. Otherwise, its tough to sell people on buying a 13 dollar app for a service they also have to pay for. I think the developer should rethink that original price tag since by the time the app is available the service will no longer be free.

[volntitan]

I already pay for the service so I can get the premium internet stream, so nothing will change. I can't wait for the app.

[iSaga]

Good thing there are 1,000,001 fart apps in the app store to keep us busy in the meantime.

[bigrobb]

has it always been 2 to 4 weeks for approval I thought it was 6 to 9 days I was surprised when they said 2 to 4 weeks.

[bbotte]

Bummer! I am really looking forward to listening to Howard Stern while at work.

You know people there is a free app that broadcasts Stern and you need no Sirius account......

[Superman07]

You know people there is a free app that broadcasts Stern and you need no Sirius account......

And that helps me listen to the rest of the channels I pay for (or actually listen to) how?

[JonHimself]

And that helps me listen to the rest of the channels I pay for (or actually listen to) how?

Well it doesn't, he was responding to someone else's comment though.

[Goodeye]

I thought stern and sirius was pretty good at keeping that from happening anyways.... I have never found an app to do it. Which is why I ended up getting sirius..... Now to ditch them again due to Sirius raising rates. I know this economy sucks but it's not just companies that are hurting either....

[bbotte]

I thought stern and sirius was pretty good at keeping that from happening anyways.... I have never found an app to do it.

You no look hard enough. :D

[bbotte]

PMs returned.

[aandf1978]

PMs returned.


Do I have to jailbreak for this??

[bbotte]

Do I have to jailbreak for this??

Nope download FREE app from app store and listen on an OEM phone. It will just help pass the time until we get starplayr, I really look forward to starplayr for all of my Sirius online.

[bitslap47]

I'll bet the app comes out on March 11th, just as the online feed no longer becomes free. If the developer really wanted to make money with this app, they would have pushed Apple to review it sooner. Otherwise, its tough to sell people on buying a 13 dollar app for a service they also have to pay for. I think the developer should rethink that original price tag since by the time the app is available the service will no longer be free.

It's not tied to the MArch 11th thing at all.

It was submitted last weekend, so we are just waiting along with you guys.

[Zman3001]

It's not tied to the MArch 11th thing at all.

It was submitted last weekend, so we are just waiting along with you guys.

In just seeing the promo video on your website, there were a lot of features I didn't even know about. It seems like there is a lot of insider info and not a whole lot of publicity. About half or more of the Opie and Anthony staff have iPhones, and thats not including the comedians that they have come in, including Robert Kelly (of Tourgasm fame). If you showed this app to these guys, they (along with the pests) would have XM get this on the app store yesterday.

[JonHimself]

In just seeing the promo video on your website, there were a lot of features I didn't even know about. It seems like there is a lot of insider info and not a whole lot of publicity. About half or more of the Opie and Anthony staff have iPhones, and thats not including the comedians that they have come in, including Robert Kelly (of Tourgasm fame). If you showed this app to these guys, they (along with the pests) would have XM get this on the app store yesterday.

I hate to burst your bubble but I don't think that Sirius XM (or the pests... or even Hoo Hoo's fans.. or whatever they're called) have enough pull to get it through any quicker.

[CBraun53]

bbotte knows what he is talking about. Thanks for the help.

Looking forward to the sirius app except that I can't get it to work online, even though I am paying for the subscription already for a couple of radios. Whenever I try to look up my username on sirius.com it doesn't work and I am to lazy to call their customer service. I guess I'll wait to see the reviews of this app and then maybe I'll call sirius and get this worked out.

[JonHimself]

bbotte knows what he is talking about. Thanks for the help.

Agreed. That will give me reprieve until this app is available.

[bigrobb]

it works i will do this until the app is available

[rigodamdiculous]

it works i will do this until the app is available

It sure does. I still want Starplayr badly but in the meantime, thanks bbotte.

[bbotte]

happy to help.

[okrelayer]

maybe i have been living in a cave, could someone pass along this very much talked about app to listnen to stern on iPhone?

please....

[bprough]

bbotte sure does know what he was talking about

[porkchopbone]

there is an echo in this thread b/c bbotte sure does know what he was talking about!

[bprough]

now we need apple to know what they are talking bout and get this out

[RRutter]

We have StarLightXM for Mac that supports both Sirius and XM on Mac.

BlackBerry is under way... some minor hurdles so far.

I have a feeling the blackberry one will not be near as well as the iPhone one.

[Valkrin]

What free app are you talking about that lets you listen to Stern?

[artp1212]

it works i will do this until the app is available

I guess I'm dense, but I'm missing what app you're talking about. ??

[bbotte]

For those asking what app it is and wanting it posted in a public forum, are you dense? How long do you think it would last once that is done? If people are smart they will not post any info in a public setting. I have returned all PMs.

[Wesquik]

Hey I new to this site, but I'm a big stern fan and love to know what app your talking about .could you please email me at wesquik@comcast.net .I'm sick of my s50 thanks

[eswort]

yeah bbottle, i cant pm can you email me the name of the app, i searched all night last night and couldnt find it....thanks

[ken987]

Thanks BBOTTE, PM Sent.

Ken

[bbotte]

Hey I new to this site, but I'm a big stern fan and love to know what app your talking about .could you please email me at wesquik@comcast.net .I'm sick of my s50 thanks

yeah bbottle, i cant pm can you email me the name of the app, i searched all night last night and couldnt find it....thanks eswort@gmail.com

Not real comfortable e-mailing people. Sorry. I answer all PM's, not sure why you can't PM.....

[petenice15]

Not real comfortable e-mailing people. Sorry. I answer all PM's, not sure why you can't PM.....

I've been trying to PM you for the past hour and I haven't been able to as well...:(

[bbotte]

I've been trying to PM you for the past hour and I haven't been able to as well...:(

I just answered another PM so I am getting them. I am also deleting them as I get them so my box is empty, I would contact a mod or Admin.

[Dutch Rudder]

i just signed up, and to be able to PM one must have 5 posts, and be a member for at least a day. maybe that is why you cant contact.

[petenice15]

i just signed up, and to be able to PM one must have 5 posts, and be a member for at least a day. maybe that is why you cant contact.

Thanks for the info...

[Wesquik]

somebuddy anybuddy email mail me that app .i'm going out my mind trying to get this pm thing going holy ---- man.thanks

[bbotte]

i just signed up, and to be able to PM one must have 5 posts, and be a member for at least a day. maybe that is why you cant contact.

that must be it, roam around and come back.

[eswort]

taking about this app again on howard

[Wesquik]

given up. I'll try back tomarrow

[Zman3001]

Anything to be able to listen to Opie and Anthony on the iPhone?

[Wesquik]

I found it

[bbotte]

Anything to be able to listen to Opie and Anthony on the iPhone?

no

[eswort]

hey wesquick will you email me it? i'm in the same boat you were in....thanks

[petenice15]

I found it

I just found it too...:)

[bbotte]

I just found it too, only 101 though...

SHhh, don't post anymore info, they will take it down. DOn't ruin it for the rest of us. K? This board is too big.

[gadgetdad]

Anything to be able to listen to Opie and Anthony on the iPhone?
Just uSirius...Soon Soon Soon! :)

[Wintrmte]

taking about this app again on howard

Yep. I cannot wait for this app to come out..

[jmf8]

I am interested as well.

[bbotte]

I am interested as well.

To Clarify for everyone here, You cannon stream Opie and Anthony, only The Stern show is able to be heard. Please do not PM asking to hear Opie and Anthony.

[DPK1]

Could someone please email me the name of the app that allows you to stream Stern. I also am a new user so I can't PM anyone yet. Thank you.

dpkcanes@yahoo.com

[Darthzilla]

count me in as interested darthzilla@gmail.com

[JonHimself]

How about instead of everyone posting that they want the information as well, they just PM someone in this thread who has confirmed that it does work. That way, this thread doesn't turn into something like the Boxee invite threads and it can stay on topic about the actual app.

[jmairs]

Ok, PM on the way!

[cc999]

PLEASE email me the app d/l link! I am a Sirius Subscriber.
chascent@gmail.com or PM

[bbotte]

PLEASE email me the app d/l link! I am a Sirius Subscriber.
chascent@gmail.com or PM

As I stated in the PM, this app is not starplayer, and is just a means to hear howard until the starplayer is released. You do not need a Sirius account to hear stern on this app. Also even if you have a sirius account and I do, you cannot listen to any other sirius content except the channel howard101.

[StingerT125]

Thanks bbotte - I received your info!

[mabittin]

anyone PM me with the info? I don't have enough posts and can't send PM's apparantly....thanks in advance

[mabittin]

anyone please email info to diarrhea.chachacha@gmail.com and I'd really be thankful!!!

[gts197]

PM please!

[Wintrmte]

What are you guys PM'ing? The link to the Jailbroken app, or the app that's supposed to show up on the AppStore ?

[Paul1633]

Can someone please PM me the app name too? I can't PM either and I can't figure out which app it is. Please help!

[sting0r]

Can someone please PM me as well. Thanks!

[bbotte]

We can't PM new members either, you will just have to post 5 times and wait a day. No big deal, get to work, post.

[Wesquik]

to much talk nows its gone

[Paul1633]

So I guess I still have to wait.

[iphone529]

What was the name of this thing just in case it comes back, someone pm me.

[iphone529]

ok so someone pmed me the name of the app, and this app sucks ass. The sound is in mono. Terrible way to listen to howard. I would rather wait for the usirius app at this point.

[JonHimself]

ok so someone pmed me the name of the app, and this app sucks ass. The sound is in mono. Terrible way to listen to howard. I would rather wait for the usirius app at this point.

Then wait?

[iphone529]

uhm I will, I just wanted all the other people who were curious, like ME not to waste their time wondering what this app was, because it SUCKS!

[JonHimself]

uhm I will, I just wanted all the other people who were curious, like ME not to waste their time wondering what this app was, because it SUCKS!

That's unfair though because you're talking about one specific station/feed/stream in that app. There are hundreds (if not more) streaming music stations available through FlyCast (which is the app in question... it's on the app store).

[Lara F]

Until ooTunes just this week it was the only way to multitask unjailbroken while listening to radio, so I'll give that much credit to the app.

[Goodeye]

Wont matter anyways.... Reports just came out that Sirius is pending a bankruptcy filing that would be probably announced tomorrow if not before the end of the week.

This app sadly may be a little too late especially at the $12 price point (when their other clients are free) if Sirius|XM files for Bankruptcy people will be leaving in droves due to prices probably going up and much of the talent getting the axe etc.

[pieomy]

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You have to love posters like Goodeye. First they do charge for those other apps. Second just because a company is bankrupt doesn't mean the shop closes. Gotta' love the drive by posts with no fact. What exact study shows people will leave in droves? SIRIUSXM is one of the largest subscription based media services with 18+ million listeners, and SIRIUS XM has been in doom for a while. How come they havent left yet?

Plus $12 is nothing, if you can afford a month of SIRIUSXM you can buy this app, which allows you to listen anywhere service is provided. Some people on these boards, and on the interwebs in general always complain about pricing, nobody forces anyone to buy anything. I beta test this app, it is phenominal, if you have a sub, this is the best radio app available. It is unreal, this and Pandora are heads and above anything else you will be offered. Just on content alone SIRIUSXM stands above.

Congrats to Dave and the Nicemac/uSirius/Geekstoolbox team. I can wait to purchase the app after all the beta goodness they have given me.

[Zman3001]

Wont matter anyways.... Reports just came out that Sirius is pending a bankruptcy filing that would be probably announced tomorrow if not before the end of the week.

This app sadly may be a little too late especially at the $12 price point (when their other clients are free) if Sirius|XM files for Bankruptcy people will be leaving in droves due to prices probably going up and much of the talent getting the axe etc.

SiriusXM won't be going anywhere. What they need to do is get rid of a lot of their DJ's...we don't need them to tell us whats coming on because of the pad data, and I really don't care what they think of the music. Also, hoo hoo Howie needs to take a giant pay cut and maybe sell his house in the Hamptons. And, there may be some more commercials on some of the music stations for a bit. But Mel needs to stop giving away these large contracts.

[MaxPower49]

Sirius XM Prepares Bankruptcy Filing :
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/11/technology/companies/11radio.html

No, this doesn't mean sat radio will be going away... but there are likely some big changes coming. With this coming, the bad economy, and Sirius-XM already announcing a fee increase for online listening, this is obviously not the ideal time to be releasing the app. I also agree that the $13 charge for the app is too high.

I've been a Sirius subscriber for years and I love it... but like others have said, you can set Orb up to stream sirius for free. They would reel in a lot more people if the app was $5 or less.

[bigrobb]

apple is taking there time approving this app

[Wintrmte]

Them filing bankruptcy is a smart thing considering their insane debt load. It'll give the company a chance to restructure.. I think they will be just fine..

[Goodeye]

It wont go away yet no.... But things just keep getting worse and worse and worse for them.....

I am really upset about the 12 price I really wanted to use this program and I know its a one time price. But with Sirius up'ing subscriptions costs and now charging for internet radio the whole 12 dollars just for this program leaves a bad taste in my mouth...

[bbotte]

I bet apple will not approve this app until they are sure that people will not be buying a 12.99 app that will not work if they go away. Everyone will want their money back and Apple will have to deal with that. Apple does not want that. I bet is way into March before this thing is approved.

And the app to get stern works for me.....

[JonHimself]

I bet apple will not approve this app until they are sure that people will not be buying a 12.99 app that will not work if they go away. Everyone will want their money back and Apple will have to deal with that. Apple does not want that. I bet is way into March before this thing is approved.

And the app to get stern works for me.....


I can understand that logic but I'm not sure that anyone could make a claim against Apple about this (though I'm sure many would). They could always add a disclaimer if they were concerned.
Also, even Sirius XM files for bankruptcy today I don't think it would have any immediate affect on a lot of the programming and it would be several months (at least) before any significant changes are made... I'm just guessing though.

[savanahrose]

I hope that this is approved before April 1st. I was looking at satellite radios just last weekend. I haven't bought one as yet and after reading about this, i don't think that I will. I can get this and then just get an adapter to listen to iphone over the radio. I think they have an adapter for that. Sorry I am sleep typing right now and don't know what in the heck I am saying. :o

[bigrobb]

the other app is still working for me as well i really thought starplayr would be out by now, hopefully this month it will be approved

[drichards]

You guys are really impatient...

[Wintrmte]

You guys are really impatient...

Oh, I dunno about impatient. Excited is a good word.

[JonHimself]

Oh, I dunno about impatient. Excited is a good word.

haha I'd say both...

[richmonddjs]

I don't see what all the hype is about. When I bought my iphone I wanted to make sure I could listen to my Sirius sub. I've had my iphone (switched from a winmo6 phone) since August 08, and have been able to listen all this time.

Using usirius and orb. I would have never purchased the iphone if I couldn't do it.

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12823/

[markgamber]

I don't see what all the hype is about. When I bought my iphone I wanted to make sure I could listen to my Sirius sub. I've had my iphone (switched from a winmo6 phone) since August 08, and have been able to listen all this time.

Using usirius and orb. I would have never purchased the iphone if I couldn't do it.

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12823/

Yep, this is what I do for Sirius on the iPhone also. But I have a Sirius app for my WinMo phone and it does have the advantage that you don't need a home server that requires, for all practical intents and purposes, a PC. Of course, this might all be an exercise in futility if Sirius goes under which could happen at any moment.

[drichards]

Yep, this is what I do for Sirius on the iPhone also. But I have a Sirius app for my WinMo phone and it does have the advantage that you don't need a home server that requires, for all practical intents and purposes, a PC. Of course, this might all be an exercise in futility if Sirius goes under which could happen at any moment.

Bankruptcy does not mean a close of business, and they haven't filed. There's 20 million or so subscribers that somebody would love to pick up for the cost of SIRI's debt, and the company can be restructured into a profit making enterprise in the right hands.

DirecTV was hemmoraging not so long ago themselves, when GM dumped them off. Look at them now. Its not so different.

[pieomy]

Bankruptcy does not mean a close of business, and they haven't filed. There's 20 million or so subscribers that somebody would love to pick up for the cost of SIRI's debt, and the company can be restructured into a profit making enterprise in the right hands.

DirecTV was hemmoraging not so long ago themselves, when GM dumped them off. Look at them now. Its not so different.


Truth said! Everyone here keeps saying bankruptcy and they act like an hour later Sirius goes off the air, it is so funny. Youre talking about a company with a, what, 20+ million subscriber base, please, for those with the scott the engineer black cloud pending doom, yada yada yada. More often then not, this thread was filled with such rubbish, lol everyone including myself acts like they know something, when we're all just reading newspapers, lol...

[richmonddjs]

Yep, this is what I do for Sirius on the iPhone also. But I have a Sirius app for my WinMo phone and it does have the advantage that you don't need a home server that requires, for all practical intents and purposes, a PC. Of course, this might all be an exercise in futility if Sirius goes under which could happen at any moment.

I forgot to mention I had usirius on my winmo6 phone too (htc touch), but I wanted a phone I didn't have to reboot 3-5 times a day..... Which is why I switched to the iPhone.

[MaxPower49]

Not sure how accurate this is, but I have heard that the 20 million subscriber number is largely exaggerated. I think they count free trial subscriptions that are given to people who buy a car with Sirius built in. Unfortunately, a lot of those people don't end up renewing their subscription after the free trial runs out. There was also talk one time that they were even including the unsold cars still sitting on dealers lots in their "subscriber" numbers. The actual number of paying subscribers may be significantly less than 20 million.

I've been a subscriber for 5 years not, so I hope they get something worked out. No way I can go back to FM... I'll have to find a bunch of podcasts or something to entertain me if Sirius goes under.

[MadDog31]

I thought I recalled that back in the days when the two were separate companies, XM counted actual subscriptions and Sirius counted actual subscriptions PLUS any and all cars that had Sirius radios installed, whether they were being driven or sitting on a showroom floor.

Anyone care to verify this? I'm too lazy...

[aandf1978]

I think that it is evident that Apple will not be approving this app any time soon for one reason or another. If you have been watching the app store there have been numerous new applications that have been place into the app store only to have updates, sometimes multiple, come out for the app 2-3 times that week. Not sure why they would be so hesitant to release it, but I am fully convinced that if this was a different kind of application it would have been approved already, something is not right here.

[Randman]

I think that it is evident that Apple will not be approving this app any time soon for one reason or another. If you have been watching the app store there have been numerous new applications that have been place into the app store only to have updates, sometimes multiple, come out for the app 2-3 times that week. Not sure why they would be so hesitant to release it, but I am fully convinced that if this was a different kind of application it would have been approved already, something is not right here.

Paranoid much?

[aandf1978]

Paranoid much?

Dick much????

[bbotte]

I think that it is evident that Apple will not be approving this app any time soon for one reason or another. If you have been watching the app store there have been numerous new applications that have been place into the app store only to have updates, sometimes multiple, come out for the app 2-3 times that week. Not sure why they would be so hesitant to release it, but I am fully convinced that if this was a different kind of application it would have been approved already, something is not right here.


Again, apple is not going to release a 12.99 dollar app that might not work here in the short future. They are waiting to see what happens with Sirius/XM in the coming weeks. You know how many fanboys would be demanding their 12.99 back if they go under? I mean fan boys complain if there is a spec of dust under a screen. Apple knows it's customers and is not foolish. They will wait this one out.

[bigrobb]

I have quit looking for it I figure if and when it is approved somebody will post it here I actually wouldnt be surprised at this point if apple rejects it. If they do approve it I am starting to think it will be well into March when it happens.

[todd2000]

I don't see what all the hype is about. When I bought my iphone I wanted to make sure I could listen to my Sirius sub. I've had my iphone (switched from a winmo6 phone) since August 08, and have been able to listen all this time.

Using usirius and orb. I would have never purchased the iphone if I couldn't do it.

http://uneasysilence.com/archive/2008/01/12823/

Umm lets see?

1. Not everyone has a jailbroken iPhone, with Firmware 1.1.4.

2. Not everyone has a PC hanging around that they can keep on 24/7 as a server.

So thats what all the hype is about.

[markgamber]

I forgot to mention I had usirius on my winmo6 phone too (htc touch), but I wanted a phone I didn't have to reboot 3-5 times a day..... Which is why I switched to the iPhone.

Uh....am I supposed to care? I have a Blackberry too. Holy *****, three phones and only ONE is an iPhone. Christ, why haven't you lynched me yet?

Oh, and yes, I realize that Sirius going under doesn't mean they disappear but thank you for all the condescending sarcasm. Again. As usual. I'll be sure to tell all my Mac totin' friends to come here when they have any questions about language or syntax or if they need to call someone a douchebag and can't quite find the right words.

[SwingOnThis]

Looks like Sirius has been able to stave off bankruptcy for the time being at least. If that was really what was holding up the Apple approval of the Starplayr, it should no longer be an issue...

Liberty to Acquire SIRIUS XM Preferred Stock and Board Representation in Connection with Investments

NEW YORK and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sirius XM Radio Inc. (Nasdaq: SIRI) and Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: LINTA, LINTB, LCAPA, LCAPB, LMDIA, LMDIB) today announced that they have entered into agreements pursuant to which Liberty will invest an aggregate of $530 million in the form of loans to SIRIUS XM and its subsidiaries and receive an equity interest in SIRIUS XM.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh...819/NYTU044LOGO )

Under the terms of the agreements, the investments will be funded in two separate phases.

-- The first phase includes a $280 million senior secured loan from Liberty to SIRIUS XM, $250 million of which will be funded today. The proceeds of that loan will be used by SIRIUS XM to repay $171.6 million of its maturing 2 1/2% Convertible Notes due February 17, 2009, and the balance will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital and transaction costs. The loan will bear interest at a rate of 15%, mature in December 2012, and be secured by the assets securing SIRIUS XM's existing term credit agreement.

-- The second phase provides an additional loan of $150 million to XM Satellite Radio, SIRIUS XM's wholly owned subsidiary. Liberty has also agreed to offer to purchase up to $100 million of the loans outstanding under XM Satellite Radio's existing credit facilities from the lenders.

Upon completion of the second phase of the Liberty investments, SIRIUS XM will issue Liberty an aggregate of 12.5 million shares of preferred stock convertible into 40% of the common stock of SIRIUS XM. In addition, Liberty will receive seats on the SIRIUS XM Board of Directors proportionate to its equity ownership. It is expected that John Malone and Greg Maffei will join the SIRIUS XM Board of Directors. Liberty's obligation to consummate the second phase of its investment is subject to various closing conditions.

Mel Karmazin, Chief Executive Officer of SIRIUS XM Radio, said, "We are pleased to have come to this agreement with Liberty Media, particularly in light of today's challenging credit markets. Liberty's investment is an important validation of what SIRIUS XM has already achieved and a vote of confidence in what we will achieve. This agreement enables Sirius XM to continue to develop the opportunities first outlined in the merger of Sirius and XM. By strengthening our capital structure and enhancing our financial flexibility, this investment allows us to continue providing the great content and innovative programming our subscribers know and love."

"We are excited to be investing in SIRIUS XM. We have been impressed with the company, its operations and management team," said Greg Maffei, president and CEO of Liberty. "SIRIUS XM's ability to grow subscribers and revenue in a difficult financial and auto market is indicative of how listeners view this as a "must have" service."

The agreements, and the transactions contemplated by the agreements, do not constitute a change in control for SIRIUS XM under its outstanding debt instruments and are not subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission. The receipt by Liberty of voting stock is subject to expiration of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

Important details of the agreements relating to this investment will be available on a Current Report on Form 8-K which SIRIUS XM expects to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Liberty has advised that its investment will be attributed to the Liberty Capital group and is not expected to affect the timing of the previously announced split-off of a portion of Liberty Entertainment.

[opticalserenity]

I was very happy to end my subscription to XM a few days ago. I specifically cited this app as part of the reason...Not only do they want more money, they have removed stations I liked. More talk, less music, not as good bit rate, higher rate, and they want to charge for this app? And, the online channel list isn't as good. Hrmph.

I have Pandora on my iphone. Much preferred.

[JonHimself]

I was very happy to end my subscription to XM a few days ago. I specifically cited this app as part of the reason...Not only do they want more money, they have removed stations I liked. More talk, less music, not as good bit rate, higher rate, and they want to charge for this app? And, the online channel list isn't as good. Hrmph.

I have Pandora on my iphone. Much preferred.

I'm just confused about why you cited this app and its price as a reason for canceling your subscription with Sirius XM?

[Superman07]

I'm just confused about why you cited this app and its price as a reason for canceling your subscription with Sirius XM?

Agreed. I have a feeling that some people are under the impression that this application is a Sirius|XM product...I have no idea why somebody would think that, but perhaps that's just me.

Is XM charging additional for their online feed too? Was it ever free?

[SwingOnThis]

I find it funny how when people cancel their Sirius/XM, they seem so angry about the entire concept of paying for radio, and they can't understand why others don't have a problem paying for it. They always seem really bitter, like jilted lovers. :rolleyes:

[Goodeye]

No I think people are upset about paying MORE for something that for years has been free etc.

[JonHimself]

No I think people are upset about paying MORE for something that for years has been free etc.

Hopefully this doesn't turn into an argument about why satellite radio is different than regular radio and you're not paying for the equivalent of something else that is free but instead paying for what some (mostly those who do pay for it) consider a premium service (similar to television when it was free and people thought it was crazy to pay for cable) though I'm sure the discussion will head that way.

If they're already subscribers, wouldn't they have accepted that when they initially signed up anyway?

[SwingOnThis]

If they're already subscribers, wouldn't they have accepted that when they initially signed up anyway?

Exactly. The level of bitterness is unreal. I've canceled services before because the price began to outweigh the benefits. But i don't recall being so snippy and angry about it.

[Zman3001]

Exactly. The level of bitterness is unreal. I've canceled services before because the price began to outweigh the benefits. But i don't recall being so snippy and angry about it.

I'm not yet ready to cancel, but I am close. Yes, the XM online used to be free, but now they are charging for it. That bothers me, but at least they are improving the quality of the streams. I still feel that this was the wrong time to increase online prices as I did have quite a few receivers and now in order to keep the online I will be canceling a few of those receivers. They can get my 2.99 a month but they are losing 6-8 dollars a month per radio that I am canceling, theres only so much you can have in this economy. The other concern I have is the amount of censorship they are putting on the programming. Some of the music on channels that shouldn't be censored is censored. On O&A, they are censoring the way they do their show, and many people signed up for this service to hear them completely uncensored. Back in '04 when they first came on the air, it was an extra 2 bucks a month, but they were completely commercial free and almost completely uncensored. Also, the DJ's talk wayyy too much on the music stations, it almost makes me want to turn the XM off and put on my iPod. Shut up and play the music! I don't care what you think about anything, i'm paying for commercial free and INTERRUPTION free music! This also now goes for the comedy station on 150 XM. This new douche "Mark Says Hi" (what the hell kind of a name is that??) talks way too much and is in no way funny. The corpse of George Carlin is a million times funnier than him, and he can't say anything! I prefer the comedy channels on AOL radio and the one on Slacker to the comedy channel on XM because they don't have a douche who thinks he is hilarious talking every 5 minutes. Also, what the hell is up with the constant radio ID's? I know what channel i'm listening to, its on the damn screen. Thats one of the reasons sat rad should be different from terrestrial, no need for radio id's because it's right there on the screen! If Howard Stern didn't require an outrageous contract for constantly taking vacation (he never works on Fridays and constantly takes off for weeks at a time), things might be better for Sirius XM and this bankruptcy scare might never have happened. Finally, get rid of Martha Stewart and Oprah; people watch them on TV and I doubt their respective audiences really listen to them on sat rad. Rant over.

[drichards]

No I think people are upset about paying MORE for something that for years has been free etc.

Bottled water > tap water.