SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Submitted to App Store

[bossxii]

a lead moderator on slingcommunity says that both 3g and wifi should be supported

"Unfortunately we have no idea when Apple will make this available on their apps store. Apparently they are way behind on approving apps.
But both wi-fi and 3G should be supported."

http://www.slingcommunity.com/forum...-for-iPhone-iPod-Touch-Forum-Now-Open/#100647

My money is that it works on 3g and Wifi. ORB was approved, NCAA streaming of the tourny was, AT&T already allows Sling to run on other phones, alongside the fact they sell their MobileTV pack. The only way 3g doesn't make it if Slingmedia doesn't have it optimized as Apple would like and considers it a bandwidth hog. ORB first came out Wifi only, a week or so later, 3g was in an update.

The only other thing that came to mind is it comes out Wifi now and then Apple/AT&T introduce it's available on 3g in June with the new iPhone, claiming the higher speeds for better streaming etc...

I just hope the app releases before June

 

[verks]

My money is that it works on 3g and Wifi. ORB was approved, NCAA streaming of the tourny was, AT&T already allows Sling to run on other phones, alongside the fact they sell their MobileTV pack. The only way 3g doesn't make it if Slingmedia doesn't have it optimized as Apple would like and considers it a bandwidth hog. ORB first came out Wifi only, a week or so later, 3g was in an update.

The only other thing that came to mind is it comes out Wifi now and then Apple/AT&T introduce it's available on 3g in June with the new iPhone, claiming the higher speeds for better streaming etc...

I just hope the app releases before June

Your reasoning for it to work on 3G doesn't cut it. The only valid one is ORB but it's not really the same app.

NCAA app is WIFI only.

At&t does not "allow" Sling on other phones. They can't control what programs are used on other phones. They can control what goes on the iPhone through apple.

AT&T's mobile tv service would be direct competition to Sling so it would actually be a reason for it to be wifi only.

I hope it's 3G and I can't wait for it to come out.

 

[leeus]

I am itching for Apple to get this through!

How did Skype know the exact release date of their App but we can't know the Sling one?

 

[jimsowden]

This app really puts the iPhone in a whole new category. Watching live TV is a massive step forward, something I've though cell phones should do for ages. And this means it won't be washed down, to low quality dumb clips. Live access to all my TV stations.

Apple would be fools not to made an ad for this one.

 

[fishkorp]

I am itching for Apple to get this through!

How did Skype know the exact release date of their App but we can't know the Sling one?

Developers set a release date when they submit the app. If it gets approved before that date, it doesn't go on sale until that date. Skype probably put a release date way out in the future (6 months, a year?) and once it was approved they changed the release date to March 31st. This way they can market that the app will be available on March 31st so they get a lot of press/buzz and everyone knows exactly when it's coming. Instead, if you pick the default of the date you are submitting, it just shows up in the stores around the world a few hours after it hits "ready for sale" status. Sling can do something similar once it is approved. Until then, it's out of their hands.

 

[sdpokey]

AT&T's mobile tv service would be direct competition to Sling so it would actually be a reason for it to be wifi only.

I hope it's 3G and I can't wait for it to come out.

The AT&T mobile TV service isn't available on the iPhone so it wouldn't be in competition with Sling

 

[bossxii]

Your reasoning for it to work on 3G doesn't cut it. The only valid one is ORB but it's not really the same app.

NCAA app is WIFI only.

At&t does not "allow" Sling on other phones. They can't control what programs are used on other phones. They can control what goes on the iPhone through apple.

AT&T's mobile tv service would be direct competition to Sling so it would actually be a reason for it to be wifi only.

I hope it's 3G and I can't wait for it to come out.

My bad on NCAA, it is only Wifi for video. To the ORB app, how is it different in terms of streaming live TV? ORB does it from your computer, Sling does it form their box.

There is some amount of bandwidth AT&T allows or we wouldn't have ORB, Sling is about as similar as I can draw a comparison against.

To the AT&T "allowing", they don't stop people from using Sling, it may not be in their TOS but they don't stop it. I was speaking in general terms, but I guess that confuses some people

 

[bossxii]

This app really puts the iPhone in a whole new category. Watching live TV is a massive step forward, something I've though cell phones should do for ages. And this means it won't be washed down, to low quality dumb clips. Live access to all my TV stations.

Apple would be fools not to made an ad for this one.

Sling has been available on several other cell phones for a few years. This is only a new idea to the iPhone, not cell phones in general. The iPhone is just one of "many" already available platforms this technology is available on.

 

[iPhone Chicago]

Slingbox Upgrade Program?

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

 

[lftrghtparadigm]

From what I recall this app worked like ---- at Macworld, connected over WiFi. It did not at all work over 3G at that time though they were unwilling to admit it, they simply said, "It would in the future." or something to that effect.

This is interesting because of what it provides, but I'm half expecting this app to disappoint horribly. Just prepare yourselves.

 

[fishkorp]

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

Hmmm. I have a Slingbox Pro (not HD) and it's not mentioned anywhere on that page

If you currently own an original Slingbox, Slingbox AV or Slingbox TUNER, you are eligible to receive $50 off a new Slingbox SOLO or Slingbox PRO-HD. To qualify, you'll be asked to enter your serial number to receive your discount.

So what's the deal?

 

[jasond9263]

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

This is a bummer. IF the iPhone app works over 3G it looks like I will have to upgrade my Slingbox AV. If not I may have to look hard at the Nokia E71x that is coming out soon.

 

[kdarling]

To the AT&T "allowing", they don't stop people from using Sling, it may not be in their TOS but they don't stop it. I was speaking in general terms, but I guess that confuses some people

Right, ATT's TOS actually prohibits sending video (interestingly, Verizon's TOS now allows it), but carriers usually overlook it if you're not using too much data.

(Sling uses about 100-150MB per hour. So about 40 hours of viewing would be 5GB.)

The difference here is, Apple will be publicly selling a player for a phone that's on ATT. It would be like selling a tethering app. Carriers usually ignore both tethering and Slinging if it's done quietly, but that wouldn't be the case here.

I suspect there's a lot of impact testing and forecasting being done in ATT's labs right now

It'll be interesting to see what happens. Certainly Sling has put the pressure on, by announcing their submittal. Seems to be getting common to do that, else an app can disappear.

 

[brian4610]

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

Am i the only one hoping that this is an april fools joke?

I know it's not, but what a bummer.........

 

[gadgetfreaky]

Am i the only one hoping that this is an april fools joke?

I know it's not, but what a bummer.........

Well for Sling-it's an easy way to pull in some extra revenue. IPhone users tend to be willing to plunk down some cash and what better way to force a bunch of folks to upgrade.
also --even with the 50 bucks in rebates you can get a sling solo for $139. the company is pretty slimey now that the founders are gone.

 

[bronksy]

you are kidding right

not on slingbox classic? No way! That sucks.

 

[MarceePauff]

This really is super-crappy. Sling wants me to shell out $30-$40 for an app that will only work if I spend another $129 on hardware - hardware that I don't even need since my original Slingbox works just fine. What a crock.

 

[Lara F]

This sucks. I have a Slingbox Solo at home in NY fortunately, but my parents in Canada have AV so I won't get their stations unless I convince my Dad to upgrade (or more likely pay for it myself since it's only the iPhone app currently affected). I was fully prepared to be unable to transfer my Palm TX license and pay up to $40, but this does smack of opportunism/greed.

 

[Drumjim85]

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

being supported doesn't mean it won't work. it means that if it doesn't work they won't help you out.

people need to calm down until it gets released. If it doesn't work then. Then you can bitch.

 

[brian4610]

This really is super-crappy. Sling wants me to shell out $30-$40 for an app that will only work if I spend another $129 on hardware - hardware that I don't even need since my original Slingbox works just fine. What a crock.

Is that price confirmed? This, along with 3.0, were the two things I was looking forward to the most this year....now that sling is trying to gouge it's fan base, by requiring an upgrade to hardware and potentially one of the most costly apps out there (for everyday people), what a disappointment....now I have to wait until July for 3.0.....hopefully it won't be a let down like Sling....what a rip off.

 

[Lara F]

being supported doesn't mean it won't work. it means that if it doesn't work they won't help you out.

people need to calm down until it gets released. If it doesn't work then. Then you can bitch.

That's true - people did get Sling to work on the Blackberry storm and I think other CDMA devices despite it not being "supported". Thanks for the reminder...will wait and see then.

 

[leeus]

Hmmm. I have a Slingbox Pro (not HD) and it's not mentioned anywhere on that page

So what's the deal?

Yes it is further down....

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO, Slingbox PRO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products. "

 

[OnTheZone]

http://www.slingmedia.com/go/upgrade

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products."

well that sucks...there goes the excitement of this app being released for me as i'm an original slingbox owner...

The way that is worded to me is that it will still work but there is some features that will only work on the new version that will be released in the future. The only feature that the slingbox AV needs that it has is to log into your account to find your slingbox. So why wouldn't the new slingplayer work with the old slingbox? Its a classic marketing to make you buy something that you don't need and by then you already upgraded.

 

[fishkorp]

Yes it is further down....

"Current Slingbox functionality will not be affected if you choose not to upgrade, but software like SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and future services yet to be announced will only be supported for customers using Slingbox SOLO, Slingbox PRO and Slingbox PRO-HD products or forthcoming SlingLoaded products. "

The inclusion of PRO wasn't there this morning, only SOLO and PRO-HD. But I'm glad to see the PRO will work

 

[Frizzle Fry]

The inclusion of PRO wasn't there this morning, only SOLO and PRO-HD. But I'm glad to see the PRO will work

The PRO was definitely not on there this morning, and I was bummed. The folks at Sling must be monitoring this thread. Anyway, I'm excited again! C'mon Apple, get this approved -- we're all waiting in line with our cash!