Hopefully AT&T cleared things up yesterday so that Apple can get this app out the door. Too bad it didn't make it out this week. I would have LOVED to watch the final 4 games this weekend on my iphone! I'm going to be away from home, a computer, & a tv, so it would have been a perfect opportunity. Oh well....hoping for Monday!!!!!!! Please, Please, Please!!!
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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone Submitted to App Store
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Well that's great news (albeit shouldn't have happened in the first place) from AT&T. I just went ahead and ordered a Slingbox SOLO to replace my (already) obsoleted Slingbox AV. Not a total loss, as I can connect the AV to my bedroom receiver and watch live TV on my laptop while on the road without bothering the peeps at home. Or it would be a nice gift for a non-iphone friend.
Perhaps, but I'm a Slingbox junkie and I was ready to upgrade. I believe the component inputs available on the SOLO in addition to any updated encoding will enhance the quality of my video streaming over my current setup. I will certainly find uses for the old AV.
I wanna say I read somewhere that it took months (upward of 3-4 months), but I could be wrong. That might have been the time from when they annoucened that they were going to make an app to the time of its release.
Approved?
According to one user on the SlingCommunity. The app has been approved and they're just waiting for Apple to put it in the store.
Not sure if i trust him (or his source) but here's the link.
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Another member there says that the Developer contract with SlingMedia is what is holding up this App. But that the app is actually approved, just not in the store yet. (link)
According to one user on the SlingCommunity. The app has been approved and they're just waiting for Apple to put it in the store.
Not sure if i trust him (or his source) but here's the link.
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Another member there says that the Developer contract with SlingMedia is what is holding up this App. But that the app is actually approved, just not in the store yet. (link)
I have heard the same thing from SatelliteGuys.US
http://www.satelliteguys.us/phone-zone/169240-sling-player-iphone-demo-4.html#post1768990
Also according to Scott there, the DirecTV app took over 3 weeks for it to get to the store after it was approved.
http://www.satelliteguys.us/phone-zone/169240-sling-player-iphone-demo-4.html#post1768990
Also according to Scott there, the DirecTV app took over 3 weeks for it to get to the store after it was approved.
What happened to sling player App approval?
This is beyond ridiculous!
Apple needs to get there act together when it comes to looking at new apps that are submitted by large reputable companies such as "Sling"!
They get all these pathetic apps like "iVomit or iFart" approved in no time and hold back on an app that's been requested by thousands of iPhone customers!
Why don't they have different levels for app submissions and approval times.
The big developers get bumped to the top of the list!
This is beyond ridiculous!
Apple needs to get there act together when it comes to looking at new apps that are submitted by large reputable companies such as "Sling"!
They get all these pathetic apps like "iVomit or iFart" approved in no time and hold back on an app that's been requested by thousands of iPhone customers!
Why don't they have different levels for app submissions and approval times.
The big developers get bumped to the top of the list!
I don't understand the delay
There are other apps that do the same thing as Sling. Orb will work and Live TV will work. Both are approve Apple APPs!
As far as the ATT side of the issue, it works on every other phone operating system except for the Iphone system!!
I carry a spare phone Blackjack II and laptop which have the Sling mobile software on them. They work great!
Please explain why not the Iphone??
There are other apps that do the same thing as Sling. Orb will work and Live TV will work. Both are approve Apple APPs!
As far as the ATT side of the issue, it works on every other phone operating system except for the Iphone system!!
I carry a spare phone Blackjack II and laptop which have the Sling mobile software on them. They work great!
Please explain why not the Iphone??
New Slingbox SOLO Received and Installed
I received my SOLO via FedEx this morning and did the quick install. While this is basically the same box as my AV with HD inputs added, I did notice that my streaming speed has increased significantly. My AV tended to stream at around 2100kbps, and the SOLO seems to be averaging around 3400kbps (Netgear gigabit router attached direct to SOLO, PC receiving via wireless N connection).
This was setup using s-video, same as my AV, so this is one quantifiable improvement. I will try using the component pass thru later today to see if I notice any significant video improvement. Personally, with my monitor being non-HD and my mobile devices being obvious down-conversion of resolution, it may not be necessary. I would also be concerned that running the component video through the SOLO and then to my main HD viewing source could result in some minor signal degradation, which would be unacceptable to me.
All this in preparation for the release of SPM for iPhone. PLEASE APPLE AND SLING...HURRY UP ALREADY!!!
I received my SOLO via FedEx this morning and did the quick install. While this is basically the same box as my AV with HD inputs added, I did notice that my streaming speed has increased significantly. My AV tended to stream at around 2100kbps, and the SOLO seems to be averaging around 3400kbps (Netgear gigabit router attached direct to SOLO, PC receiving via wireless N connection).
This was setup using s-video, same as my AV, so this is one quantifiable improvement. I will try using the component pass thru later today to see if I notice any significant video improvement. Personally, with my monitor being non-HD and my mobile devices being obvious down-conversion of resolution, it may not be necessary. I would also be concerned that running the component video through the SOLO and then to my main HD viewing source could result in some minor signal degradation, which would be unacceptable to me.
All this in preparation for the release of SPM for iPhone. PLEASE APPLE AND SLING...HURRY UP ALREADY!!!
Or if the app is even in any app stores other than the US. I don't know why this would happen, but it might.
I just bought a Solo on amazon for $130 shipped.
I still don't get why this supposedly won't work with my Slingbox AV. They all use the same software on other mobile devices and laptops. Is Sling saying that NONE of those will be supported too (i don't think so, but don't get why)?
the iphone can only support h.264 video... other phone can support other formats.
But as far as the Sling Box goes, is that a limitation of all of the hardware/firmware except for the SOLO and HD?
Yes. It's not an artificial "limitation." It is a true limitation. Older boxes don't have the capabilities to encode to modern codecs. The iphone doesn't have the capability of decoding old codecs. It's pretty simple. They are not trying to screw anyone. In fact they are offering discounted upgrades if I remember right.
the discounts are pointless cause you can only use them in their overpriced store. (amazon is cheaper). And when they demoed the app at macworld, both people at their booth said it would work on any sling box.
that's just mean.Yes that is another fear... I don't get why it wouldn't seeing as I could have had it on any of my old windows mobile phones ages back but you never know.
Cheapest I've seen the solo for in the UK is £106... quite a bit more expensive than in the US then