Hulu app coming in the summer..

iPegboy · Mar 23, 2009, 08:52 PM

My wife works for an ad agency, and her Hulu reps were in today. They said they are working on mobile versions of the site, first of which will be an iPhone app, set to be released tentatively in June. Apparently they wouldn't say much more, but wanted to line up clients early.

I know this has been long rumored, etc. Just passing along the information I was given today.

Rojo · Mar 23, 2009, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iPegboy

My wife works for an ad agency, and her Hulu reps were in today. They said they are working on mobile versions of the site, first of which will be an iPhone app, set to be released tentatively in June. Apparently they wouldn't say much more, but wanted to line up clients early.

I know this has been long rumored, etc. Just passing along the information I was given today.

That's great news!
Thanks for sharing

kiwi91 · Mar 23, 2009, 10:28 PM

Omg seriously??? If true, this would be amazing!!!

Hope it wouldn't be anything like that crap Tv.com app

.

Lara F · Mar 23, 2009, 10:32 PM

Ten to one AT&T makes it wifi-only.

Still, hope it's true - will be something to look forward to for sure.

Jeremy1026 · Mar 23, 2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lara F

Ten to one AT&T makes it wifi-only.

Still, hope it's true - will be something to look forward to for sure.

Thats actually Apple's thing. Its in their agreement that you can't hog bandwidth of the cell network.

JBaker122586 · Mar 24, 2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy1026

Thats actually Apple's thing. Its in their agreement that you can't hog bandwidth of the cell network.

Yes... because of AT&T or [insert foreign carrier here].

Rayfire · Mar 24, 2009, 03:11 AM

I hope this is true..

Only one can hope

mac88 · Mar 24, 2009, 03:41 AM

This would be awesome! Can't wait.

Tedeks · Mar 24, 2009, 08:50 AM

This will definitely be cool if it is true. I also hope it isn't restricted to just wifi...

Nicolecat · Mar 24, 2009, 09:59 AM

This would be awesome...I keep checking a few different sites for mobile versions every once in a while.
...and Hulu is one I check frequently.

Thank you for the heads up...I'll definitely keep my eyes open for this one.

tennis8668 · Mar 24, 2009, 10:31 AM

This is sweet!

I hope you're telling the truth, because I just shared this with the hulu.com community forums.

I can't wait!

jmccullough108 · Mar 24, 2009, 10:34 AM

That would be great.

I wouldn't mind watching the 15 second ads either, as long as we got our shows.. It would be a huge thing for them to do it.

aok1975 · Mar 24, 2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy1026

Thats actually Apple's thing. Its in their agreement that you can't hog bandwidth of the cell network.

but other att have live tv, whats the difference.

sseelman · Mar 24, 2009, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy1026

Thats actually Apple's thing. Its in their agreement that you can't hog bandwidth of the cell network.

I am not sure what agreements say what, but you are mistaken in regard to the implementation side. The i.TV app works on wi-fi and 3G. The quality is lower when it senses 3G, but it works.

NightStorm · Mar 24, 2009, 11:22 AM

If true, it would make sense for it to use the new feature showcased by ESPN at the iPhone 3.0 event where the video was automatically targeted to the bandwidth available (either on 3G or wifi). I have a feeling this feature was made not only to make our experience better, but to help appease the bandwidth-conscious network carriers and allow for more streaming applications.

Speedracer04 · Mar 24, 2009, 11:28 AM

Woot!

Hulu on the TV with the tv out on the iPhone

JonHimself · Mar 24, 2009, 11:43 AM

I cant wait to not be able to use this... haha

diemos · Mar 24, 2009, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the news, I can't wait.

shadowgalun · Mar 24, 2009, 05:06 PM

I REallyy reALYLLY HOPE

alchemistmuffin · Mar 24, 2009, 05:30 PM

Have a bad feeling that this app will be immediately rejected by Apple, and ban Hulu from ever joining the app store dev program again.

Reason: It competes with iTunes for computer. (there's a chance that Apple might allow purchase of TV Shows and Movies from iPod touch or iPhone soon)

bossxii · Mar 24, 2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alchemistmuffin

Have a bad feeling that this app will be immediately rejected by Apple, and ban Hulu from ever joining the app store dev program again.

Reason: It competes with iTunes for computer. (there's a chance that Apple might allow purchase of TV Shows and Movies from iPod touch or iPhone soon)

I'm not so sure this would be rejected due to the fact it's likely iPhone 3.0 will allow tethering from several reports as well as the fact it's "suppose to be faster" as in AT&T bumping up their 3g network. It's going to happen with or without AT&T/Apple likes it or not.

Orb already allows you to stream live TV (Apple approved App, 3g and Wifi)
Slingmedia showed off their Sling app to stream live TV at CES.
AT&T has spoken about bringing live TV to the iPhone.

Orb is the prime example of TV and media already allowed on the current AT&T 3g network which has been approved and works over 3g and Wifi.

It wouldn't shock me if we see the ability to steam iTunes TV and Moves to our iPhone someday once the bandwidth advances to say LTE type speeds. Wireless bandwidth will soon enough open up the iPhone to all kinds of streaming media and options. I can't wait

neilp4453 · Mar 24, 2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aok1975

but other att have live tv, whats the difference.

Haven't used live tv to see their quality, but I would assume the difference is because this is a iPhone. People will gladly give up a lot of aspects for this phone to get it and At&t sees this as a way to profit from it.

SecondDealer · Mar 25, 2009, 11:00 PM

That'd be really great, I love hulu because i often miss the shows i want to watch and they're usually online within 24 hours so I can get caught up and discussion them with my friends.

outz · Apr 19, 2009, 06:41 PM

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10222477-2.html

Mar 23, 2009, 08:52 PM	#1
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alchemistmuffin macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2007	Have a bad feeling that this app will be immediately rejected by Apple, and ban Hulu from ever joining the app store dev program again. Reason: It competes with iTunes for computer. (there's a chance that Apple might allow purchase of TV Shows and Movies from iPod touch or iPhone soon)

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