# Mobile Streaming Video Feeds UStream.tv Releases iPhone App By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ustream-iphone-app-video-feed References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2009/01/19/usteam-on-iphone/) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=301520250&mt=8) Depending on your particular lifecasting interests, UStream.tv's [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detail-app) app has just made your world either a lot cooler or a lot creepier. The [streaming video site's iPhone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming) lets you [view live feeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-creator-camp1), chat with other users and interact on the site. Since the iPhone doesn't have a video camera, users of the UStream.tv app can't create their own feeds, but at least they can view them. This would've been great back when the Shiba Inu puppy cam first came out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile Streaming Video:** Opportunity for innovative mobile streaming video platforms and apps that allow users to view and interact with live feeds. - **Live Chat Interaction:** Potential for disruptive chat interaction features in streaming video platforms to enhance user engagement and interactivity. - **Lifecasting:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing interest in lifecasting by creating platforms that enable users to share their live experiences with others in real-time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Streaming Platforms:** Emerging industry that can benefit from developing innovative mobile apps and features to enhance the viewing experience and user engagement. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for developers to create mobile apps specifically focused on live video streaming, chat interaction, and lifecasting. - **Social Media Platforms:** Possibility for established social media platforms to incorporate live streaming video feeds and chat interaction as part of their features to attract and retain users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Source Live-Stream Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glimesh.md) - [Multi-Camera Live Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-3.md) - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [HD Streamer Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeet-streamcam-one.md) - [Live Streaming Blog Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livebox.md) - [Mobile Streaming App Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitch-stories.md) - [Cinematic Video Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detail-app.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md)