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# iPhone TVs
SlingPlayer for iPhone 3G Makes Your TV Mobile

By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-13 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slingplayer-for-iphone
References: [google](http://www.google.com/trends/hottrends?q=slingbox&date=2009-5-13&sa=X) & [pcworld](http://www.pcworld.com/article/164806/slingplayer_for_iphone_crippled_expensive_but_finally_out.html)

If you’re tired of fighting the remote, stop the bantering and put that remote down—SlingPlayer for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antstream-arcade) is finally available.

But before you get too excited about SlingPlayer for the iPhone, there are a few steps you’ll have to take. First off, you need an iPhone. Then, you need to purchase a Slingbox, which typically starts at $147. You’ll also need to buy the iPhone app for another $30.

With SlingPlayer for the iPhone, you’ll never have to miss your [favorite TV show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming) again! Just remember that to properly use the SlingPlayer for the iPhone, you have to be connected to Wi-Fi.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.0/10
- Popularity: 49% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Mobile TV Streaming:** The trend of mobile TV streaming is disrupting the traditional television viewing experience, allowing users to watch their favorite shows on the go using their smartphones.
- **Remote Control Innovation:** The trend of remote control innovation is revolutionizing how users interact with their TV by offering new and convenient ways to control their viewing experience, such as using smartphone apps.
- **Wireless Entertainment:** The trend of wireless entertainment is enabling users to enjoy their favorite TV content without being tied down to a specific location or device, providing greater flexibility and convenience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can capitalize on the trend of mobile TV streaming by developing innovative applications and services that enhance the TV viewing experience on smartphones.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend of remote control innovation by developing advanced remote control technologies and integration with smartphone apps.
- **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can benefit from the trend of wireless entertainment by offering reliable and high-speed wireless connectivity options to support seamless streaming of TV content on various devices.

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