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appleinsider.com - 4/17/2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone may be facing opposition from AT&T

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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 the software rejected in its current form.

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

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pcworld.com - 4/16/2009

SlingPlayer for iPhone: Another One Bites The Dust?

— pcworld.com — SlingPlayer appears to be the latest victim in the never-ending saga of iPhone apps banned from the... App Store. Reports this morning say that, at AT&T's request, Apple has made an executive decision to stop SlingPlayer from getting into the Apple App ... (more) SlingPlayer for iPhone: Another One Bites The Dust?

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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. ...