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PPC, Smartphone, Symbian SlingPlayer Mobile Updates Released


Sling Media today released three updated versions of SlingPlayer Mobile, notching each respective version up a tick. SlingPlayer Mobile for PocketPC (1.6), Windows Smartphone (1.6), and Symbian S60 (1.01) are each available for download now at SlingMedia.com.

A full list of improvements and changes is currently unavailable, but we do know that this update touches on several areas. Known changes include:

  • Added support for additional handsets (Nokia N95 8GB, Samsung i760, Treo 500v are some examples)
  • Improved video streaming quality on select handsets (Sprint HTC Mogul is an example)
  • Added support for additional set-top boxes
  • Additional channel favorite logos
  • A few under the hood tweaks

Better video streaming on the HTC Mogul stands out as an interesting improvement, which is done by offering a new rendering mode that is selectable in the SlingPlayer Mobile settings area.

Current SlingPlayer Mobile customers can get these upgrades free, while new customers are offered a free 30 day trial before needing to pony up the one-time $30 (USD) fee. Sling Media also offers a SlingPlayer Mobile client for Palm OS, and Symbian UIQ and Blackberry support is expected to be available later this year.

Download/try the updated SlingPlayer Mobile software for your mobile device:

SlingPlayer Mobile for Pocket PC v1.6 | SlingPlayer Mobile for Windows Smartphone v1.6 | SlingPlayer Mobile for Symbian S60 v1.01

 

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Discussion:    Add a Comment | Comments 1-6 of 6 | Latest Comment

April 29, 2008 7:52 PM

great! now wtf is the blackberry client?

May 5, 2008 3:44 PM

How do I download the new version? I have 1.5, but don't know how to upgrade...THANKS!

May 6, 2008 12:03 PM

lifeuw19 said: How do I download the new version? I have 1.5, but don't know how to upgrade...THANKS!
Download the new version using the link above. Connect your mobile device and run the installer. The installation package should take care of the upgrade for you.

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May 26, 2008 7:19 AM

Would this update include the UK?
Cheers

June 1, 2008 11:34 AM

The current 1.6 is not support my Samsung i780 (WM Professional).
Sling player mobile 1.6 didn't support 320x320 resolution. Some icon is not display proporly and the video can full screen playback.

I really to hope sling media add 320x320 suppot on it

June 1, 2008 11:34 AM

The current 1.6 is not support my Samsung i780 (WM Professional).
Sling player mobile 1.6 didn't support 320x320 resolution. Some icon is not display proporly and the video can full screen playback.

I really to hope sling media add 320x320 suppot on it

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