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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapphdpostcrosshoneycombslingslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobiletablettabletsvideoMon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for Android - now with high quality video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-now-with-high-quality-video/#comments There you have it. High quality video streams, just like the iPhone has -- undoubtedly provided by your SOLO or PRO-HD Slingbox -- on your Android SlingPlayer Mobile client. If you haven't already copped, it'll be $29.99, while owners should just mash the upgrade all button until they're rewarded with version 1.2.

SlingPlayer Mobile for Android - now with high quality video originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidapphigh qualityHighQualityhqmobilephoneslingslingboxslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilevideovideo streamingVideoStreamingThu, 24 Feb 2011 22:55:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone & iPad updated with video out support]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/23/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-and-ipad-updated-with-video-out-supp/#comments If you have an iPod, iPhone or iPad with the SlingPlayer Mobile app, you now have a Slingbox to go since the app was just updated with support for video out over component cables in high quality mode. Version 2.1 also includes a few unspecified bugfixes, but we're figuring the opportunity to watch TV, on a TV in high bitrate streams is more than enough to get users mashing that update button and digging out their unused connectors.

[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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapp reviewAppReviewcellphonefeaturedfeaturesmobilemobile phonemobile tvMobilePhoneMobileTvphonereviewslingsling boxsling mediaSlingBoxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilesmartphonesoftwarestreamingtv streamingTvStreamingvideovideo streamingVideoStreamingwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Slingplayer Mobile for iPhone updated to 2.0 with high quality video streaming and new guide]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-updated-to-2-0-with-high-quality-v/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-updated-to-2-0-with-high-quality-v/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/slingplayer-mobile-for-iphone-updated-to-2-0-with-high-quality-v/#comments Say hello to the version 2.0 of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, which improves over v1.2 and its 3G streaming by adding the high quality video and new program guide features seen in the iPad version. Fortunately, this time Sling hasn't made any of its older hardware obsolete, while taking advantage of the new HQ streams will require a SOLO or PRO-HD box (and minimum 800 kbps WiFi / 500 kbps 3G connection) older Slingboxes will still work, just with lower quality video. Check the screens for a peek at the new look or just head over to iTunes, grab the new version and let us know how it's working out.

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appappleiphoneipod touchIpodTouchslingsling mediaslingboxSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileslingplayer mobile 2.0SlingPlayer mobile for iphoneSlingplayerMobileSlingplayerMobile2.0SlingplayerMobileForIphoneTue, 14 Dec 2010 01:22:00 EST<![CDATA[SlingPlayer Mobile app hits the iPad (update: only works with SOLO and PRO-HD)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/24/slingplayer-mobile-app-hits-the-ipad/#comments SlingPlayer Mobile for iPad was looking pretty slick when we saw a preview a couple weeks ago, and now, just like that, it's arrived at the App Store. Folks who already invested in the iPhone app might be a bit disappointed to find they need to fork out another $30 for the iPad version -- although they can keep using the iPhone app in "Compatibility Mode" if they'd like -- but Sling is touting new video quality levels for the iPad, that your iPhone can only dream of, to sweeten the deal. There's also a new program guide UI and other iPad-friendly tweaks. Check out that video preview after the break to learn more, or just hit up your local App Store and start downloading (it's rolling out in typical App Store fashion, which means it might take a few minutes to pop up in your particular iTunes).

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...

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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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appapple ipadAppleIpadapplicationavailabilityavailableipadlaunchlaunch appLaunchAppmarketplacemedia streamerMediaStreamermobilereleaseslingsling mediaSlingMediaslingplayerslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobilestreamstreamingtv streamingTvStreamingwindows phonewindows phone 7WindowsPhoneWindowsPhone7wp7Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Dish Network to offer live TV streaming on its free mobile apps next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/dish-network-to-offer-live-tv-streaming-on-its-free-mobile-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/dish-network-to-offer-live-tv-streaming-on-its-free-mobile-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/dish-network-to-offer-live-tv-streaming-on-its-free-mobile-apps/#comments Now that the SlingLoaded ViP922 DVR is actually available from Dish Network it's ready to offer more features from the Sling Mobile side of the menu, with plans to add free live TV (or recorded DVR program) streaming to its own mobile apps. Right now, the iPhone and recently released iPad app (Android version due in October) just let the devices control the box and view listings information, but after an update in September it will offer similar functionality to the $29.99 SlingPlayer Mobile, minus all the IR blasters and potential compatibility issues. The best part? According to the Associated Press all this comes at no extra cost to Dish subscribers, other than the fee for the new DVR or broadband connected 612, 622, 722 and 722k set-tops hooked up to a Slingbox.

Dish Network to offer live TV streaming on its free mobile apps next month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappapp storeAppStoredishdish networkDishNetworkIos4ipadiphonemoviesremotesliderSlingLoadedslingplayer mobileSlingplayerMobileViP 922Vip922Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:32:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/12/slingplayer-mobile-for-android-review/#comments The World Cup may have just ended, but whether you're into football or not, there must have been a point over the last five weeks where you or someone you know moaned about missing a live goal. This is where SlingBox comes in -- in case you didn't know already, it's a little networked box that piggybacks on your set-top box's AV and IR ports, thus stuffing your TV experience into your computer or cellphone via WiFi or even 3G. Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Symbian, BlackBerry and iOS have been mingling with the SlingPlayer Mobile app for some time now, and for the same $29.99 tag, Android users can now also join the party. But is the app worth the money? Does it get on with our green bot? Read on to find out.

Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for Android review

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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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Looks like Zatz got the goods from the folks at Sling, who have a few interesting tidbits currently in the development pipe. Zatz not Funny is reporting that Sling's Mobile Product Marketing Manager, Dave Eyler, has told him that the company is "actively moving towards H.264" and Silverlight support, as well as delivering streaming with resolutions beyond the current 320x240. Though there are no firm details or timelines yet, this means we should definitely be expecting SlingPlayer Mobile versions for the iPad and Windows Phone 7 Series. While Sling says it won't have anything ready for the iPad's launch, we've got our fingers crossed that we'll see it soon.

Sling working on player for iPad, Windows Phone 7 Series originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[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[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.

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[Thanks, James C.]

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[Thanks, James C.]

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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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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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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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After what has become one of the longer (and certainly one of the highest-profile) App Store approval delays, SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone has finally gotten Apple's blessing -- with some serious changes under the hood. Most importantly, 3G access has been disabled, meaning you'll only be able to get your Sling on over WiFi -- a serious blow to the app and a huge change from the way SlingPlayer Mobile works on other platforms -- and likely a verification that either Apple or AT&T took serious issue with the bandwidth load imposed by this type of app on the HSPA network. Despite the restriction, Sling will be charging a whopping $29.99 for the download; in exchange for your troubles, though, they've decided to lift the ban on older Slingboxes, with the caveat that they won't be officially supported if you run into trouble.

We've had a chance to play with the app, and it certainly gets the job done -- we just wish it worked a little better. Even on WiFi, control feels laggy, and there's no native guide (though there's an icon to quickly pull up your set-top box's guide). When you're in letterbox mode, you've got black bars around all four sides of the image, meaning that the app isn't taking full advantage of the phone's display; we're hopeful this'll be fixed in a future release, though. Happily, we think Sling really nailed the app's UI -- the on-screen translucent controls are pretty cool and generally work well without obscuring the view. Look to grab your own copy some time between 12:01AM and 6:01AM EDT tomorrow morning, and in the meantime, check out our gallery.

Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone hands-on

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone coming shortly: $29.99, no 3G support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 May 2009 12:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've had a chance to play with the app, and it certainly gets the job done -- we just wish it worked a little better. Even on WiFi, control feels laggy, and there's no native guide (though there's an icon to quickly pull up your set-top box's guide). When you're in letterbox mode, you've got black bars around all four sides of the image, meaning that the app isn't taking full advantage of the phone's display; we're hopeful this'll be fixed in a future release, though. Happily, we think Sling really nailed the app's UI -- the on-screen translucent controls are pretty cool and generally work well without obscuring the view. Look to grab your own copy some time between 12:01AM and 6:01AM EDT tomorrow morning, and in the meantime, check out our gallery.

Update: The app's now available, so get ready to part with $30 (and to not part with your 3G bandwidth -- you certainly won't need it here). Thanks, everyone!

Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone hands-on

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We've had a chance to play with the app, and it certainly gets the job done -- we just wish it worked a little better. Even on WiFi, control feels laggy, and there's no native guide (though there's an icon to quickly pull up your set-top box's guide). When you're in letterbox mode, you've got black bars around all four sides of the image, meaning that the app isn't taking full advantage of the phone's display; we're hopeful this'll be fixed in a future release, though. Happily, we think Sling really nailed the app's UI -- the on-screen translucent controls are pretty cool and generally work well without obscuring the view. Look to grab your own copy some time between 12:01AM and 6:01AM EDT tomorrow morning, and in the meantime, check out our gallery.

Update: The app's now available, so get ready to part with $30 (and to not part with your 3G bandwidth -- you certainly won't need it here). Thanks, everyone!

Gallery: SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone hands-on

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Get ready, BlackBerry users, because your days are officially about to become less productive (or, at the very least, your mass transit commutes). You too, iPhone types -- not to say you didn't already have enough time-wasting apps cluttering that 8 to 16GB wasteland you call "storage" in your pocket -- because SlingPlayer Mobile is destined for both of these platforms. BlackBerry's already had it since December in beta form, but they're now at a stable 1.0 release; and speaking of 1.0 releases, that iPhone version Sling's been talking up for a while now has now been submitted to Apple's App Store for approval, so we hope we'll be seeing that on the open market shortly. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some Dora to watch on the Bold.

[Via TUAW, thanks Digitac]

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SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry exits beta, iPhone version submitted to App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Get ready, BlackBerry users, because your days are officially about to become less productive (or, at the very least, your mass transit commutes). You too, iPhone types -- not to say you didn't already have enough time-wasting apps cluttering that 8 to 16GB wasteland you call "storage" in your pocket -- because SlingPlayer Mobile is destined for both of these platforms. BlackBerry's already had it since December in beta form, but they're now at a stable 1.0 release; and speaking of 1.0 releases, that iPhone version Sling's been talking up for a while now has now been submitted to Apple's App Store for approval, so we hope we'll be seeing that on the open market shortly. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have some Dora to watch on the Bold.

[Via TUAW, thanks Digitac]

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No surprises here, but Sling Media has created a new SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone portal on its website in order to accomplish two important tasks. 1) To announce that it will indeed be submitted to Apple for certification this quarter and 2) to show off a new video of the software in action. If you just can't wait, head to the read link and mash play.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone demoed on video, coming in Q1 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprises here, but Sling Media has created a new SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone portal on its website in order to accomplish two important tasks. 1) To announce that it will indeed be submitted to Apple for certification this quarter and 2) to show off a new video of the software in action. If you just can't wait, head to the read link and mash play.

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No surprises here, but Sling Media has created a new SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone portal on its website in order to accomplish two important tasks. 1) To announce that it will indeed be submitted to Apple for certification this quarter and 2) to show off a new video of the software in action. If you just can't wait, head to the read link and mash play.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone demoed on video, coming in Q1 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that proof-of-concept you saw way back in June of last year? You know, that one involving SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone? Here at Macworld, Sling Media is doing its darnedest to take the spotlight away from the looming Apple keynote by announcing that said app is almost ready for consumption. It'll be demonstrating a functional version in San Francisco, and it's planning to submit the software to Apple for certification sometime this quarter. In case you couldn't care less, it'll also unveil a prototype SlingPlayer for Mac HD, which will enable Mac-using Slingbox PRO-HD owners to stream high-def material to their Mac. As for the good stuff, pricing has yet to be determined for the SlingPlayer iPhone app, but the SlingPlayer for Mac HD will be made available gratis. Full release is after the break.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, SlingPlayer for Mac HD make debuts originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that proof-of-concept you saw way back in June of last year? You know, that one involving SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone? Here at Macworld, Sling Media is doing its darnedest to take the spotlight away from the looming Apple keynote by announcing that said app is almost ready for consumption. It'll be demonstrating a functional version in San Francisco, and it's planning to submit the software to Apple for certification sometime this quarter. In case you couldn't care less, it'll also unveil a prototype SlingPlayer for Mac HD, which will enable Mac-using Slingbox PRO-HD owners to stream high-def material to their Mac. As for the good stuff, pricing has yet to be determined for the SlingPlayer iPhone app, but the SlingPlayer for Mac HD will be made available gratis. Full release is after the break.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, SlingPlayer for Mac HD make debuts originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember that proof-of-concept you saw way back in June of last year? You know, that one involving SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone? Here at Macworld, Sling Media is doing its darnedest to take the spotlight away from the looming Apple keynote by announcing that said app is almost ready for consumption. It'll be demonstrating a functional version in San Francisco, and it's planning to submit the software to Apple for certification sometime this quarter. In case you couldn't care less, it'll also unveil a prototype SlingPlayer for Mac HD, which will enable Mac-using Slingbox PRO-HD owners to stream high-def material to their Mac. As for the good stuff, pricing has yet to be determined for the SlingPlayer iPhone app, but the SlingPlayer for Mac HD will be made available gratis. Full release is after the break.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, SlingPlayer for Mac HD make debuts originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now this is what what we like to see, a company keeping promises. Sling Media promised that we'd see a public beta release of its SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on December 30th, and sure enough, we're seeing a public beta release of its SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on December 30th. As of now, select BB owners -- Pearl 8120, Pearl Flip 8220, Curve 8320, 8820, Curve 8900 and Bold 9000, officially -- can point their browsers here in order to get the OTA install going. At least for now, this is the only method of procuring the software (should cut down on support issues, we hear), but it's not like you can't handle that. Give it a go and report back, won't you? Full note is after the break.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry loosed in public beta form originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now this is what we like to see, a company keeping promises. Sling Media promised that we'd see a public beta release of its SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on December 30th, and sure enough, we're seeing a public beta release of its SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry on December 30th. As of now, select BB owners -- Pearl 8120, Pearl Flip 8220, Curve 8320, 8820, Curve 8900 and Bold 9000, officially -- can point their browsers here in order to get the OTA install going. At least for now, this is the only method of procuring the software (should cut down on support issues, we hear), but it's not like you can't handle that. Give it a go and report back, won't you? Full note is after the break.

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SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry loosed in public beta form originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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While the BlackBerry camp sits and waits patiently for its public beta to begin in a few days, Sling has been hard at working bringing its SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Mobile up to snuff for the latest round of devices finding their way into pockets as of late. Notably, the app supports several new resolutions -- 800x480, 640x480, 400x240, and 320x320 -- and a whole host of new phones, including the AT&T Fuze, Sprint / Verizon Touch Pro, and the Samsung Epix, among eleven others. The update is available immediately; should be interesting to see how this looks on an X1 clipping along at WVGA, eh?

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SlingPlayer Mobile for WinMo adds new resolutions, devices originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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