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boygeniusreport.com - 4/16/2009

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

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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 already reached out to Sling Media PR, so in ...

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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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electronista.com - 4/16/2009

SlingPlayer app not approved due to AT&T?

— electronista.com — 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 ... (more) SlingPlayer app not approved due to AT&T?

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Slingplayer for iPhone rejected by Apple/AT&T?
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... Boy Genius tipsters say that the Slingplayer for iPhone was rejected by Apple/AT&T today.  This whole Slingplayer saga has been a huge bust for us, and if true, the rejection would be a fitting end to this circus.  ...

Rumour: Has AT&T or Apple pulled SlingPlayer iPhone App?
Phones Review — ... It appears that certain mobile carriers have a large say in what gets allowed into the Apple iTunes App Store, as a report by BGR has it that SlingPlayer for iPhone has been given the order of the boot. ...

SlingPlayer for iPhone may be facing opposition from AT&T
AppleInsider — ... touted its turnaround times on certifying applications for inclusion on the download service, saying it had approved 96% of apps submitted during the preceding two weeks, with 98% of those apps seeing approval in less than 7 days. So by the company's own standards, SlingPlayer's approval status has fallen below the curve. Now, a new -- albeit unconfirmed -- report is fueling speculation that something may have gone awry during the application's approval process. BGR is citing an unverified source who claims that Apple plans to deny the application in its current form ...

5Words for April 16th, 2009
Technologizer — ... Greetings to you from Malta… Please, Apple, approve iPhone SlingPlayer. TwitPic glitches frustrate, alarm users. Should Apple fear Zune? Maybe. Windows Mobile Zune? Also maybe. Acer’s ultraslim, fairly cheap notebook. Digg bows to DiggBar critics. Non-Apple Mini DisplayPort monitors. Hands on: Verizon’s Hub 2. ShareThis ...

SlingPlayer for iPhone facing opposition from AT&T?
MacDailyNews — ... . The Boy Genius report says, "Sling says that they 'have had no word from Apple.” Full article here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "James W." for the heads up.]

SlingPlayer iPhone App Might Be Delayed by AT&T [IPhone Apps]
Gizmodo — Sling submitted their iPhone app almost a month ago. Rumors suggested it was rejected altogether thanks to AT&T.; Sling says they've gotten no word from Apple either way. But it's definitely looking delayed right now. While it's designed to work over Wi-Fi and 3G—like that rumored and delicious Hulu app—AppleInsider suggests it might need to be Wi-Fi only to appease AT&T;, who fears what it would do to its network. After all, at best its retracted Skype-and-Sling-banning terms of service update was a Freudian slip. ...

AT&T Still Hasn't Okay'd SlingPlayer App
Mac|Life — ... with the Slingbox player. The App would also include remote control function to allow for channel surfing and DVR setup. Sling Media had announced that it was highly anticipating its application to the App Store for Apple’s approval. The app has yet to gain consent. Sling Media has said that it has yet to receive official word from Apple on the status of the submission. An unconfirmed report is fueling speculation that something may have gone wrong during the application process. Boy Genius Report is also citing an unverified source that claims Apple plans to deny the ...