SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval

That sweet little update to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone that Sling submitted for Apple's perusal about a week and a half ago is now approved and available -- version 1.1, as it were -- bringing native DISH Network navigation, improved widescreen support, and improved response times throughout the app. Separately, Sling has updated us on the 3G-compatible flavor of the app that they've submitted for consideration outside of the US, but so far, no dice -- the company hasn't heard back from Apple, which means it's all WiFi-only for the moment. Wouldn't want to saturate those pricey little 3G cells, now, would we?

[Thanks, James C.]

[windzilla Posted Aug 20th 2009 7:51PM]

this, if implemented with the new found HD ability in the prior article, and 3g, would, for the first time, make me want an Iphone.

[windzilla Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:23PM]

given the post below, i have changed my mind.

[mikeweezer Posted Aug 20th 2009 9:11PM]

...You could buy a WinMo phone. SlingPlayer works great on Sprint, though that is the only good thing I can say about WinMo 6.1

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:02PM]

Bottom line...

Apple iPhone is superior..

AT&T, ROGERS, and all other networks are SHITE!

WFT are we paying those system access fees for anyway!

COMMUNISM FTW!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:26PM]

this pisses me off so much,. watching over 3G is the only way anybody would want to use this......stupid att

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:50PM]

AHAHAH

You nubs pay for 3G capped service and you cant even say how you can use it.

STOP BUYING THINGS LET BIG BISINESS FALL!!!

EVERYONE GET PREPAID CANCEL YOUR LINES!

SPEAK WITH YOUR DOLLARS!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:32PM]

Colbert says "Give me 3G or give me Android!"

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 8:56PM]

MLB at bat streams every Single MLB game over edge and 3g... What a joke

[OracleGuy Posted Aug 20th 2009 10:47PM]

If the 3G-capable version gets approved for Canada, I just might buy a Slingbox ...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 9:49PM]

If Apple is smart, they will reject the 3G streaming version that is outside the US. If they were to approve that version, it would just give the FCC more ammunition about Apple being in bed with AT&T. It kinda makes it obvious.... if it was not already

[puppis Posted Aug 20th 2009 9:50PM]

For the low low price of $29.99...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 10:05PM]

Would it kill them to put in a "Power" button for the remote? ... like seriously.. it's a remote. How long have remotes been around for? And why don't they have it..

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 10:09PM]

I don't know what is so hard about making a "Fill Screen" option. The new stuff is better, but still needs some work.

[Poop Chef Posted Aug 21st 2009 12:43AM]

HIIIIIIII

Do they call you The Squid because you have one big eye or shoot ink? BYE!!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 10:42PM]

Who CAAARRRREEESS!!!

Where the F@$K is THE MMS THEY PROMISED US BY THIS SUMMER?!??!! D:

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 11:11PM]

ill pass

[mbsaeger Posted Aug 20th 2009 11:47PM]

I just want the damn Sling Guide app alone for my iPhone, cause I have dish network, and no slingbox. I like using my iPhone as a remote, however the web interface of sling guide SUCKS!

[tjv82c Posted Aug 20th 2009 11:50PM]

At least you US guys have this software...

I just want to watch my SlingBox while I am on the toilet using my iPhone... Would SOMEONE please release this software to the Australia iTunes store?

This is the only piece of software I am thinking about obtaining via other means because Apple or Sling or WHOEVER don't want to take my money... Here... $$$ Take it! I know it's AU$, but it's still worth something!

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 20th 2009 11:57PM]

I would want to have this someday...

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 21st 2009 1:38AM]

Too bad I've been enjoying this app (For free...as I was an original Slingbox purchaser) for years on my WinMo phone........

Given that I can run 10 apps at once (alongside Slingbox Mobile)......and I can send MMS messages and do Remote Desktop connections....

Why would I want an iPHONE again?

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 21st 2009 2:40AM]

Bull shit! WinMo simply choked just running its stinky IE browser, let alone running 10 apps!
WinMo has already died if you aren't aware! Check the latest marketshare! All handset
makers are moving away from WinMo! HAHAHAHA! LOL

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 21st 2009 4:34AM]

Running SlingPlayer 1.1 on 3G on a jailbroken iPhone 3GS in France (bought from the iTunes UK store.) All good :)

'Fill screen' option seconded. And a power button on the remote would also be nice.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 21st 2009 5:44AM]

Orb FTW!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 19th 2009 9:37AM]

When I tether I use about 1 Mbit/s... still don't understand why I'm now allowed to save on my dataplan and stream in lower quality, directly on my iPhone. To me it seems that Apple want the data traffic to grow.