Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire available tomorrow for $30 in the Amazon Appstore]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/#comments Though Sling Media has long been offering apps for Android phones and tablets, Kindle Fire owners have until now been left out in the cold (you know, the whole lack-of-Android-Market-access thing). Tomorrow, though, Fire owners can get their fill of live and recorded TV when the SlingPlayer app goes on sale in the Amazon Appstore. With a price of $29.99, you'll pay the same as you would for any of Sling's other mobile apps, and as far as we could tell when we first got hands-on at CES, the interface is about the same as what you'd get on an Android handset. In case you need a refresher, we've got a gallery of images below, and we've posted that source link early, though you'll have to twiddle your thumbs until tomorrow when you can officially get your download on.

Gallery: SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire

SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire available tomorrow for $30 in the Amazon Appstore originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire headed your way (hands-on)

SlingPlayer for Kindle Fire headed your way (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sling Player coming to Google TV

Continue reading SlingPlayer for Google TV is out of beta, still a web app

SlingPlayer for Google TV is out of beta, still a web app originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SlingPlayer for Connected Devices is here, arrives first on Boxee Box (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ready to let the world know all about your most intimate TV-viewing habits? Good, because the SlingPlayer Facebook app is now available, and prepared to do just that. Once installed, the app allows Slingbox Solo or Pro-HD owners to manage their DVRs and watch their favorite live or recorded shows, all from the comfort of their own social network. The share button doesn't automatically tie in with any kind of guide data, so friends don't need to know you're watching the Teen Mom reunion finale at the office -- unless you want them to. The other big news from Sling is that its plugin finally supports Google's Chrome browser (Mac version of FF8 is still a no-go, while Chromebooks can at least access a Flash stream now, but only via Facebook), so if you've been waiting for a way to ditch IE and FireFox then congratulations, your sometime is now.

[Thanks, @wyldtek]

SlingPlayer for Facebook is okay, Chrome(book) compatibility is better originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks for the video, Dave Zatz]

Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was teased back in September and now, it's finally arrived -- the SlingPlayer Android app optimized specifically for Honeycomb tablets. Available today on the Android Market, Sling Media's latest app allows Slingbox owners to stream TV directly to their slates, and features a new program guide, designed to help users browse content and change channels with greater ease. The SlingPlayer app for Android handsets, meanwhile, will continue to function on tablets in "compatibility mode," without exacting extra charges, though it won't offer the same resolution quality you'll find on a Honeycomb-laced device. Interested parties can grab the app for the familiar price of $30, at the source link below. Otherwise, click past the break for more details in Sling's refreshingly brief press release.

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SlingPlayer app now available for Honeycomb tablets, priced at $30 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling's had a SlingPlayer Mobile app available for Android for some time now, but it looks like Honeycomb users will soon have a version tailored just for them. While there's still no word on an exact release date, Sling has just posted the demo video above, showing what seems to be a fairly polished app running on a Motorola Xoom. According to Sling, it'll run the same $29.99 as its other mobile apps, and the company will gladly take your email address now if you'd like to be informed the moment it's released (hit the source link below to sign up for that).

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling Media teased its SlingPlayer for Connected Devices with a Google TV demo last month, but we had a chance to go hands-on with the TV streaming service on a Boxee Box at tonight's gdgt event in NYC. The player launched without issue on the demo system we saw, and the interface should feel familiar if you've used any of the SlingPlayer mobile apps. Sling says the application will appear in the list of Boxee apps and in the Spotlight on Google TV when it hits public beta within the next month, or you can sign up to be notified on Sling's website. Post-beta pricing and availability details haven't been released, but you can get your TV fix for free for the duration of the beta period. Jump past the break for a quick peek in our hands-on video.

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SlingPlayer for Boxee Box hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Having difficulty with your PRO-HD this week?" That announcement headlining the Slingbox Answers Forum sums it up: a software update pushed last week "caused some Slingbox PRO-HD models to appear unavailable for TV streaming" -- a fairly significant issue, considering TV streaming is what these things do. Sling Media has since released a fix, but your device will need to connect to the internet to receive it. A spokesperson said that a "very small percentage" of users were affected, and that power cycling the device and waiting 10 minutes should solve the problem, as each box is programmed to connect and check for updates during the boot sequence. One Pro-HD owner wrote in claiming that the new software "bricked" his unit, meaning it's unable to power-up to receive the new update. If you're experiencing a similar issue, Sling suggests calling customer service at (877) 467-5464 -- mentioning the failed firmware update should help you avoid that nasty $30 service call charge.

[Thanks, Tom]

Sling sends some users offline with PRO-HD update, issues fix originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We got a hint of Sling's desire to let users catch their video streams directly on TV without a box during CES 2010, and now there's video of the company showing off its SlingPlayer for Connected Devices app on Google TV. We caught a a preview at CES earlier this year, but interested Slingbox owners (SOLO and PRO-HD boxes only, just like the mobile apps) can sign up for the upcoming beta at the link below. We're wondering if this app could be based on Flash, which could allow for easy porting to other embedded TV platforms with Adobe Flash & Air support like Samsung's Smart Hub. Also not lost in the moment is the ability for the Google TV to show some potential, since it desperately needs for the list of things it actually can do well to garner more attention than the list of things it's blocked from doing.

SlingPlayer for Google TV teased on video, beta program opens up soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.1appappleiosipadiphoneipoditunesslingsling playerslingboxslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideo outVideoOutWed, 23 Feb 2011 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/19/app-review-slingplayer-mobile-for-windows-phone-7/#comments As you might have heard a little while back, Windows Phone 7 is the latest smartphone OS to have joined the SlingPlayer gang, meaning WP7 fanatics like Ballmer can be couch potatoes wherever they are. Well, assuming they have data connectivity -- be it 3G or WiFi -- and some battery juice on their phones. For better or for worse, the latest SlingPlayer Mobile app is very much like its other flavors -- same easy preparation, a familiar interface, and a similarly tear-inducing $30 price tag. There is, however, one nice addition: a new "Zoom" button on the menu page, which actually chops away a good portion of the black border around the picture. Another noteworthy difference is the more stylish interface in comparison to the Android and iOS versions, but of course, some might think otherwise.

Also on the menu page is a "Quality" button for toggling between standard video quality and high video quality. Annoyingly, said switch is always set to standard at every launch. We can't help but to think that this is for covering up the app's shortfall -- we noticed while high quality streaming does indeed have good picture quality, the frequency of buffering increased over time. Similarly, response time to our button and gesture inputs also got longer and longer -- at one point it took about 20 seconds for us to change a channel on our Freeview box, and that's with our HTC 7 Mozart sitting on the same network as our Slingbox Pro HD! Needless to say, it took even longer over 3G. We then double-checked using our iPhone and Nexus One but failed to reproduce the same bugs. Thankfully, a simple restart of the app eased our frustration, but we expect Sling Media to actually deliver a fix soon. Anyhow, there's a video walkthrough after the break while you wait for the update.

Gallery: App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7

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App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Phone 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sling Player coming to Google TV

The SlingPlayer coming to the Google TV originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Sling hooks up with Verizon to rent Slingboxes to LTE customers

Sling hooks up with Verizon to rent Slingboxes to LTE customers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone 2.0


[Thanks, David]

Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone updated to 2.0 with high quality video streaming and new guide originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We were having trouble getting our Slingbox PRO to work with the app, but it turns out that's on purpose: it doesn't work. That's right, Sling just pulled a Sling and has made obsolete another set of its own hardware. The only iPad compatible Slingboxes are the Slingbox SOLO and the PRO-HD, which is a bit confusing given that the iPhone app has a wider compatibility list. Sling says Apple wanted them to stick with a higher resolution than some of their older hardware could support, but it seems pretty lame that they can't just upsample the video as a fallback. There's a $50 voucher that will apparently be offered for Slingbox owners who want to upgrade, which will help them buy expensive hardware that will no doubt be obsolete by the time Sling decides to support a new piece of Apple hardware. Not that we're bitter or anything...

Continue reading SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD)

SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dish Network took another step towards its ambitious TV Everywhere plans -- not to be confused with Comcast's and Time Warner's TV Everywhere partnership -- by releasing the Android version of its Dish remote access app late last week. This nicely completes the provider's suite of mobile offerings, which have already been available on the iPhone, iPad and certain BlackBerry phones. The catch is that to take advantage of the app, Android users must own a Sling-enabled Dish device like the ViP 722 / 722k HD DVRs or the recently released Sling adapter. With the necessary hardware though, the app turns smartphones into a control freak's best friend, working as a remote control, a DVR manager, and a Sling-powered media streamer to view recorded or live programming over Wi-Fi or 3G. That's a pretty nifty feature set considering it costs a lovely low price of free, and it's certainly more robust than mobile offerings from Comcast, Time Warner, or DirecTV. In other words, when it comes to getting the most from your paid TV service while on the go, it appears the underdog satellite company can certainly dish it out.

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Dish Network remote access app comes to Android, your Harmony groans originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appandroid applicationandroid appsandroid marketandroid osAndroidAppAndroidApplicationAndroidAppsAndroidMarketAndroidOscomcastComcastCableDishdish networkdish network remote accessDish Network Sling AdapterDishNetworkDishNetworkRemoteAccessDishNetworkSlingAdapterDVR appsDvrAppsipad appipad applicationsipad appsIpadAppIpadApplicationsIpadAppsiphone appiPhone ApplicationsiPhone AppsIphoneAppIphoneApplicationsIphoneAppsmobile appsMobileAppsremote dvrremote dvr managerremote dvr schedulingRemoteDvrRemoteDvrManagerRemoteDvrSchedulingslingslingboxSlingMediaSlingPlayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobiletime warnertime warner cableTimeWarnerTimeWarnerCabletv everywhereTvEverywhereTue, 23 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad gets a walkthrough, reminds us of all the daytime TV we're missing out on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/slingplayer-mobile-for-ipad-gets-a-walkthrough-reminds-of-all-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/slingplayer-mobile-for-ipad-gets-a-walkthrough-reminds-of-all-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/16/slingplayer-mobile-for-ipad-gets-a-walkthrough-reminds-of-all-t/#comments We heard the iPad version of SlingPlayer Mobile was coming hot on the heels of SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7, and now we've got some video of the app in action. According to Mr. Video Narrator, the app has video quality "better than any mobile app we've ever done," thanks to Apple's fancy H.264 Live Streaming capabilities. The UI looks nicely responsive and unobtrusive, and the video does indeed look pretty great in the middle of a 360p YouTube video. It's also clear that the iPad is really becoming a TV-consumption powerhouse, between Hulu Plus, Netflix, ABC, etc., so SlingPlayer looks like a natural fit. How well it will perform when it's out in the wild is another matter, but we look forward to plunking down our $30 soon and finding out for ourselves.

[Thanks, James]

SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad gets a walkthrough, reminds us of all the daytime TV we're missing out on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipadipad appIpadAppslingslingboxslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideoTue, 16 Nov 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer arrives in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, headed to iPad next (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/slingplayer-arrives-in-windows-phone-7-marketplace/#comments Got yourself a big new Windows Phone 7 device and need something to fill its screen with? Sling Media has your back with its SlingPlayer Mobile app, which has hit the Marketplace just in time to earn its Launch App Partner achievement. Pricing for the software is set at $30 in the US, C$32 in Canada, £23 in the UK, and €21.10 in Europe plus local tax, though you'll obviously need to have a Slingbox to communicate with as well. It ain't cheap, but good things rarely are.

Update: We've also just come across a signup page for news updates on an iPad version of SlingPlayer Mobile. It'll be priced identically to the company's smartphone offerings, at $30, and looks to be coming soon. Thanks, Blake!

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SlingPlayer arrives in Windows Phone 7 Marketplace, headed to iPad next (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SlingPlayer for Windows Phone 7 demoed, coming soon (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sling said on Friday that it was working on fixing the array of issues plaguing its streaming service, and it now says that it's made some changes that "seem to have addressed many of the problems." Speaking with Crave, a Sling spokesperson further added that the issues "were the result of a data migration process that, while carefully planned for a long time, still had a number of unexpected problems." The spokesperson went on to note that while things have gotten better over the last 24 hours, "they aren't nearly good enough for everyone yet" -- something confirmed by a number of Sling users who are continuing to report problems on the official support forums today. So hang in there -- things are getting better, slowly.

Sling says it's fixed 'many' of the problems affecting users, still has more work to do originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>problemsslingsling mediasling playersling player 2.0slingboxSlingMediaSlingPlayerSlingPlayer2.0Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Slingbox account server problems cutting off web players, apps]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/06/slingbox-account-server-problems-cutting-off-web-players-apps/#comments If you're trying to watch some TV via Slingbox right now and can't, don't worry, you're not alone. A support thread on Slingbox.com lays out the problems: Trying to access watch.slingbox.com directly, logging in to the Sling site, or trying SlingPlayer via computer or a mobile device results in a page that doesn't load. Luckily, there are a few workarounds available like switching networks (some have said going from WiFi to 3G on their mobiles works) or using an older version of SlingPlayer that connects directly to your box and bypasses Sling servers. Obviously Sling technicians are working on the issue, but without any ETA on a fix, it's probably a good idea to check the thread and make sure your setup is foolproof before taking off for the weekend.

[Thanks, James & Dave Zatz]

Slingbox account server problems cutting off web players, apps originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android ready to entertain you for $30 starting tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgoogleplaceshiftingslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileMon, 21 Jun 2010 20:07:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android beta preview]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/28/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-beta-preview-2/#comments We can practically hear the collective sigh of relief among Slingbox owners now that Sling's finally just about ready to push out a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for Android -- by far the biggest hole in the company's lineup of mobile players ever since the iPhone version went live. This is no mere port, though; the company is boasting that it worked hard here to reduce load times, meaning the total wait you've got from app load to the time you're actually seeing General Hospital should be less than you're accustomed to, and that's a big win in our book. Check out our quick impressions (and video) after the break!

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android beta preview originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 13:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidgooglehands onhands-onHandsOnimpressionsmobilepreviewreviewslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileFri, 28 May 2010 13:54:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android teased on an EVO 4G]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-teased-on-an-evo-4g/#comments It looks like those private beta rumors earlier this month were legit, seeing how Sling Media is now officially showing off its latest SlingPlayer Mobile incarnation on HTC's lovely EVO 4G for Sprint. The company is boasting that the app has the fastest load time of any version of SlingPlayer Mobile to date -- and we can't imagine that WiMAX hurts, either -- so this should be the perfect accessory to your EVO 4G purchase when the phone launches early next month. It's not clear yet what other Android devices will be compatible with the software, but we imagine Sling will be saying more soon, so stay tuned.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android teased on an EVO 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 May 2010 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for Android goes to private beta? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 May 2010 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Good news, Android fans. It looks like you'll soon have a SlingPlayer to call your own. While complete details are still pretty light, the company was showing off the app at the recent gdgt Live event in Austin, and confirmed that it will be available sometime this summer, and support streaming over both 3G and WiFi -- yes, even Friends streaming. Head on past the break for a quick demo video.

[Thanks, Kevin]

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SlingPlayer for Android coming this summer, demoed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g streaming3gStreamingandroidslingsling boxsling playerslingboxslingplayerstreamingThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:31:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile v1.2 enables 3G streaming on the iPhone, now ready for download]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/slingplayer-mobile-v1-2-enables-3g-streaming-on-the-iphone-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/slingplayer-mobile-v1-2-enables-3g-streaming-on-the-iphone-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/slingplayer-mobile-v1-2-enables-3g-streaming-on-the-iphone-now/#comments We knew this was coming, and sure enough, Sling hasn't kept us waiting for long. Our beloved readers have inundated our tip jar with the news that the 3G-enabled flavor of SlingPlayer Mobile is now live on the App Store, and from what we're hearing works very well. The placeshifting app will set you back just under $30, but will allow you to finally take your cable, satellite or PVR content on the move with you. We say finally, 3G streaming has been available on other phones for a while now, but good to see AT&T and company see sense and enable the goodness for the iPhone. Get downloading and commenting -- how does it compare to sliced bread?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

SlingPlayer Mobile v1.2 enables 3G streaming on the iPhone, now ready for download originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gappapp storeappleapple app storeAppleAppStoreAppStoreattbroadbandiphonemobile broadbandmobile tvMobileBroadbandMobileTvplaceshiftingslingslingboxslingplayerslingplayer appslingplayer mobileSlingplayerAppSlingplayerMobilesoftwarestreamstreamingtv streamingTvStreamingMon, 15 Feb 2010 03:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Sling says it didn't change iPhone SlingPlayer for AT&T (Updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sling-says-it-didnt-change-iphone-slingplayer-for-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sling-says-it-didnt-change-iphone-slingplayer-for-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/sling-says-it-didnt-change-iphone-slingplayer-for-atandt/#comments AT&T certainly made a few of us happy yesterday when it announced that the iPhone SlingPlayer app would now be allowed to run over its 3G network, but the carrier apparently embellished the facts a little when it said Sling had optimized the app to be "more bandwidth sensitive" -- Sling's John Santoro told Ars Technica that it "didn't change anything," and that "AT&T never discussed specific requirements with us." So much for that happy narrative -- we thought AT&T's line sounded odd, given that SlingPlayer has always run just fine on AT&T Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and S60 devices. It's cool, though, Sling isn't sweating it: "Whatever the reason, we're just glad AT&T has approved it." Now it's just up to Apple to let it through the App Store -- any day now, guys.

Update: Sling just called us to clarify the above statements -- while it didn't make any specific changes to iPhone SlingPlayer, its engineers did work with AT&T to make sure the app didn't interfere with other customers and clog up the network. Sling says that once AT&T was involved in the testing process and "saw how the app worked," things went smoothly, and that the app was "refined" to meet AT&T network requirements -- refinements we were told would come to other platforms over time. Sounds good to us, although we're still wondering why this wasn't the party line in the first place.

Sling says it didn't change iPhone SlingPlayer for AT&T (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gattiphoneiphone appIphoneAppjohn santoroJohnSantoroslingslingplayerslingplayer appslingplayer mobileSlingPlayer mobile for iphoneSlingplayerAppSlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobileForIphoneFri, 05 Feb 2010 11:11:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T letting SlingPlayer stream over 3G on the iPhone at long last]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/atandt-letting-slingplayer-stream-over-3g-on-the-iphone-at-long-la/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/atandt-letting-slingplayer-stream-over-3g-on-the-iphone-at-long-la/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/atandt-letting-slingplayer-stream-over-3g-on-the-iphone-at-long-la/#comments After all the hubbub and controversy caused by the release of SingPlayer for iPhone back in May, we knew it would take a serious change of heart for AT&T to reverse course on the issue of 3G streaming. The app's super-conspicuous lack of 3G was one of the clearest statements around that the iPhone represented a level of data consumption that AT&T was fairly unprepared for, and that certain uses like VoIP over 3G and live video streams were just not going to fly. Well, we've just now gotten over that VoIP hump, and now AT&T has given in to SlingPlayer demand at last. AT&T says it has been testing an "optimized" version of the app on its 3G network since December, and Sling says the dynamic bandwidth adjustment should keep the app from bringing the network to grinding halt -- in not so many words. The 3G-friendly version will be a free upgrade to the $30 application, and should be available as soon as the revised software makes its way through the App Store approval process.

AT&T letting SlingPlayer stream over 3G on the iPhone at long last originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3g3g streaming3gStreamingattbreaking newsBreakingNewsiphoneslingsling boxSlingBoxslingplayerThu, 04 Feb 2010 08:32:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0 for WinMo gets finger-friendly]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/slingplayer-mobile-2-0-for-winmo-gets-finger-friendly/#commentsSling has given the Windows Mobile community a little love this week with the release of SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0, blessing it with a totally redesigned "sleek and intuitive" interface and a handful of new features that bring it to parity with its counterparts on other platforms. First off, the UI's been reworked to make styli a thing of the past -- everything should now be usable with a finger -- and they've added multiple viewing modes for widescreen and zoomed content. You've also got support for Sling Accounts, an improved guide and DVR control, and fully-blessed streaming over both 3G and WiFi on any network. Anything running WinMo 6 or up with a touchscreen should theoretically work and it's a free upgrade from 1.6 -- only catch is that you need a Slingbox Solo, Pro, or Pro HD to use it (older models are being blocked, an annoying habit that we've seen with other recent SlingPlayer releases). It's available for download now.

SlingPlayer Mobile 2.0 for WinMo gets finger-friendly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mobileslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 2.0SlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile2.0windows mobileWindowsMobilewinmoFri, 29 Jan 2010 18:12:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/#comments 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.]

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SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeAppStoreiphoneportable videoportablevideoslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 1.1SlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile1.1Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/slingplayer-mobile-1-1-for-iphone-picks-up-app-store-approval/#comments 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.]

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SlingPlayer Mobile 1.1 for iPhone picks up App Store approval originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>app storeappleAppStoreiphoneiphone osiphoneosmobilemultimediaslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 1.1SlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile1.1Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/#comments As history tells us time and time again, iPhone apps / updates submitted to Apple aren't a sure deal for approval. Still, we can't help but like where SlingPlayer Mobile is going with the recently-submitted version 1.1. In addition to providing true 16:9 widescreen support that stretches across the whole screen, Slingbox owners with DISH Network can now navigate using a touch-supported native browser, instead of pushing through the TV-standard browsing screen being streamed in. That last bit's great for US customers, but it's what the rest of the world might get that has our interests very piqued. The company's submitted a version for use outside of AT&T's homeland that would finally allow for streaming over a 3G connection -- again, not a certainty for approval, but we'll be most interested to see if that one makes its way through the system.

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SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gapp storeappleAppStoreattdishdish networkDishNetworkhdiphoneiphone 3giphone 3g sIphone3gIphone3gSslingsling boxsling playerSlingBoxSlingPlayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/#comments As history tells us time and time again, iPhone apps / updates submitted to Apple aren't a sure deal for approval. Still, we can't help but like where SlingPlayer Mobile is going with the recently-submitted version 1.1. In addition to providing true 16:9 widescreen support that stretches across the whole screen, Slingbox owners with DISH Network can now navigate using a touch-supported native browser, instead of pushing through the TV-standard browsing screen being streamed in. That last bit's great for US customers, but it's what the rest of the world might get that has our interests very piqued. The company's submitted a version for use outside of AT&T's homeland that would finally allow for streaming over a 3G connection -- again, not a certainty for approval, but we'll be most interested to see if that one makes its way through the system.

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SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gapp storeappleAppStoreattdishdish networkDishNetworkiphoneiphone 3giphone 3g siphone osIphone3gIphone3gSiphoneosmobileslingsling boxsling playerSlingBoxSlingPlayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileMon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/10/slingplayer-1-1-for-iphone-promises-dish-integration-for-us-3g/#comments As history tells us time and time again, iPhone apps / updates submitted to Apple aren't a sure deal for approval. Still, we can't help but like where SlingPlayer Mobile is going with the recently-submitted version 1.1. In addition to providing true 16:9 widescreen support that stretches across the whole screen, Slingbox owners with DISH Network can now navigate using a touch-supported native browser, instead of pushing through the TV-standard browsing screen being streamed in. That last bit's great for US customers, but it's what the rest of the world might get that has our interests very piqued. The company's submitted a version for use outside of AT&T's homeland that would finally allow for streaming over a 3G connection -- again, not a certainty for approval, but we'll be most interested to see if that one makes its way through the system.

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SlingPlayer 1.1 for iPhone promises DISH integration for US, 3G streaming elsewhere (maybe) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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OS X Slingbox users can finally enjoy HD streams, now that the web based SlingPlayer for Mac HD originally planned to launch in Q1 has been released. It's still carrying the beta tag, and SlingCommunity users have noticed some issues with audio and picture quality at this time. Another downer? A lack of access to older SlingPlayers, you'll need a PRO, PRO HD or SOLO and Intel based Mac to come to this h.264 encoded party, but if the requirements meet your setup, fire up Safari or Firefox and head on over.

Read - Sling.com Enables OS X Slingbox Streaming
Read - Sling.com HD access for Macs (finally!)

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SlingPlayer for Mac HD browser plugin beta launched originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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webOS' web technology-based app architecture seems to become less and less of an issue by the day; most of our fears were allayed the moment we saw Classic break cover, and this is another strong sign that the Pre's going to be able to handle just about any multimedia-rich stuff we throw at it. A Sprint-sourced page out of a Pre slide deck entitled "The Pre Application Story" lists a series of "showcase apps" that the carrier thinks (or, at the very least, optimistically hopes) will be available around the time of the phone's launch, and the most interesting thing on here has to be a listing for Sling Media -- you know, those cats making Slingboxes and SlingPlayer builds. Beyond that, we don't have anything -- it could be 3G or WiFi-only (though the fact that this is on a Sprint slide gives us hope that they'll leave EV-DO enabled), it could launch next month or next year, and for all we know, it only works with boxes that aren't even out yet. It'll be kind of cool to see this app running as a card on the Pre's interface, won't it?

[Thanks, sdafdsfasdf]

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SlingPlayer coming to Pre "at or near launch"? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 May 2009 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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