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electronista.com - 4/16/2009

SlingPlayer app not approved due to AT&T?

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Sling Mediaís SlingPlayer app for the iPhone has been denied approval into Appleís App Store, according to an unconfirmed tip from a source close to Appleís approval processes. Although the program was described as an "impressive" application, the tip said that the media application was not ...

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boygeniusreport.com - 4/16/2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone rejected at AT&T’s request?

— boygeniusreport.com — Some feared it might happen, others thought it would pass with flying colors, but unfortunately we’ve got... a tip that tries to shed some light on the situation. This was from an anonymous tipster and we’re posting it for information sake. We’ve ... (more) SlingPlayer for iPhone rejected at AT&T’s ...

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appleinsider.com - 4/16/2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone may be facing opposition from AT&T

— appleinsider.com — An apparent delay in the approval of SlingPlayer's release on the App Store, coupled with unconfirmed reports... that AT&T isn't keen on seeing the device make its way to the iPhone, has led to speculation that the wireless carrier is seeking to have ... (more) SlingPlayer for iPhone may be facing opposition from AT&T

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