News
Sling shows SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, coming Q1
By Charles Starrett
Contributing Editor
Published: Tuesday, January 6, 2009
News Categories: Apps + Games
Sling Media is demonstrating a version of its SlingPlayer Mobile application for the iPhone at Macworld Expo, and has said the application will be submitted for App Store approval in the first quarter. The application allows users to stream video from any Slingbox directly to the device, and can also control their home digital video recorder to watch recorded shows, pause, rewind, and fast forward live TV, or queue new recordings while away from home. “SlingPlayer Mobile is ideally suited for the iPhone’s large touch screen display and I know iPhone users are eagerly anticipating the application’s availability,” said Blake Krikorian, co-founder and CEO of Sling Media. Pricing for SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone has yet to be determined.
Related Stories
- Report: BBM iOS app won’t support iPad at launch
- Apps: Can Knockdown 3, eBay 3.0/2.3, Jungle Book + Sonic the Hedgehog 2.0
- App Store hits 50 billion downloads
- Google: iOS Hangouts, new Maps, Music All Access + More
- Watch ABC app streams live TV programming
- Apps: 1Password, Amazon Cloud Drive Photos, Hue + Running with Friends
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods/iPhones/iPad or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod/iPhone/iPad products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- iLounge Weekly arriving Monday, giveaway reminder
- Report: BBM iOS app won’t support iPad at launch
- Report: iRadio might miss WWDC debut
- Fair Labor Assoc.: Foxconn, Apple still exceed work hours
- CW to bring content to Apple TV
- Moshi debuts aluminum USB Cable with Lightning Connector
- Cook talks Apple’s taxes ahead of Senate testimony
- iLuv intros Aud 5 Lightning speaker dock for iPhone 5
- Apps: Can Knockdown 3, eBay 3.0/2.3, Jungle Book + Sonic the Hedgehog 2.0
- Apple releases iTunes 11.0.3 with new Mini Player
Recent Reviews
- BlueFlame 2M Charge and Sync Cable with Lightning Connector
- HMDX Jam Party Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Speaker
- Logitech Harmony Ultimate Universal Remote Control
- MyCharge Freedom 2000 Battery Case for iPhone 5
- Nike Nike+ FuelBand
- OCDesk OCDock for iPhone 5
- Bluelounge MiniDock (With Lightning Connector)
- Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Pro
- PhoneSuit Flex Pocket Charger
- Olloclip Quick-Flip Case + Pro-Photo Adapter for iPhone 5
Recent Articles
- Remove old iCloud backup after restoring to a new iPhone
- Setting up a ringtone in iTunes
- Using a Wi-Fi hard drive with an iPad
- Backing up and restoring an iPod classic
- Can’t restore iPod touch without passcode
- Retaining older versions of Apps during an iOS Restore
- Can’t eject iPod nano without closing Firefox
- Can’t change iTunes Apple ID to iCloud e-mail address
- Effect of erasing an iPhone on the Find My iPhone feature
- Organizing video collections on an iPad
1
If only the AppleTV offered “Sling” functionality for the iPhone and iPod Touch…
Nevertheless, this is a remarkable development. I eagerly await its full public release.
Posted by Herr Doktor on January 6, 2009 at 11:47 AM (PST)
2
I wonder if Apple will deny the request claiming duplicate ability and then implement it with the appleTV.
Posted by Ryan on January 7, 2009 at 5:06 AM (PST)
3
This is the best news I have heard since I’ve had my iPhone. I have the Slingbox for many other devices and it works great. I know the moble slingplayer will work great for the iPhone.
Posted by Demetrious Ward on January 8, 2009 at 9:40 AM (PST)
4
I can already do this for free using the TV card in my PC and Orb.
Posted by Diana on January 8, 2009 at 8:06 PM (PST)
5
I asked at MacWorld if slingmedia supported video-out on the iphone and the guy in the booth wasn’t sure. If so, this would be the only phone (palm, windows or blackberry) with this capability. Make it so number 1.
Posted by Hashim Anderson on January 11, 2009 at 8:52 PM (PST)