Updated: EyeTV App Error Allows Streaming TV over 3G?
Unlike the recently redeemed VoIP, streaming TV over 3G to an iPhone is still a no-no according to AT&T’s terms of service, but has an error (or “error”) on the part of EyeTV [$4.99 - iTunes link] developer Elgato allowed them to go where SlingPlayer is still forbidden to tread?
Apparently so, if instead of tapping okay to dismiss the warning, you tap the message text instead. Then it’s 3G away you go.
Of course, AT&T lets other devices use SlingPlayer over 3G, and of course Apple’s YouTube app, and apps from Ustream and Stickam stream non-TV over 3G, so who while the whole policy makes the kind of sense that doesn’t, it will be interesting to what reaction, if any, AT&T and Apple have to this little workaround…
UPDATE: Apple has pulled EyeTV off the App Store. Elgato has issued the following statement to TotalApps:
“Some test code that enabled live TV streaming over the cellular network was accidentally left in the the EyeTV App. Apple requested that we remove the code since their agreement with AT&T does not allow redirecting TV signals over the cellular network. The code was removed and a 1.0.1 version of the EyeTV app was submitted.”
[Via AppAdvice - Thanks Tyler!]
October 16th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
First!!! First time
October 16th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Well, since Apple changed their policy and allows this in Apps now, I wouldn’t expect Apple to do a thing. However, I’m sure AT&T will cry to them about it, and Apple may pull the App based on a technicality, like the fact that it is misleading, or doesn’t function as intended.
October 16th, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I really hope all of these “First” people choke on a d ick
October 16th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Is it easter already:P:P
October 16th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
um… isn’t this kinda a moot point with 3GUnrestrictor out there bein its awesome lovable self? well, at least for us JB’ers…
October 16th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Joe
why so serious ? ….douchebag
October 16th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
id guess its a bug
October 16th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
we don’t need to you say “First” or “Second” or whatever, that just tells everyone you are the first or second one we should point at and laugh, calling you a moronic waste of human fleshpiles… so ya… in the immortal words of Dr. Evil… um… “how bout NO, Scott!” (brought to you by ‘jackasses off the blog’ committees)
October 16th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Why is it such a big deal??
Orb has been around for a while now and it allows you to stream TV over 3G, WiFi and Edge….
October 16th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
http://iphone.tvcatchup.com/ This just launched in the UK and works fine over 3G currently. It has 11 of the main UK channels available live with a 30 second delay. It’s full screen, good quality too. (Those outside the UK probably won’t get far clicking that link). Still can’t use the Sling app except on wi-fi though. Makes no sense!
October 16th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
@TattoozNTech – Bump 3G Unrestrictor is awesome app!
October 16th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
12TH!!! woohooo
October 16th, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Looks as if the app has already been taken off the App Store. The link seems to be broken and a search for the app doesn’t bring up any results.
October 16th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
This entire “error” only requires two words.
Simply. Ingenius.
October 16th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Is it me or did eyetv just vanish from the AppStore????
October 17th, 2009 at 12:37 am
@ imonaboat Ron jJeremy says it’s just u douchebag. And ur a douchebag too moderator
October 17th, 2009 at 6:54 am
The app is already been taken off the store – link doesn’t work and search for app comes up with nothing ~ that didn’t take long for Apple to squash.
October 17th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
still works on my iPhone
October 17th, 2009 at 4:57 pm
@ Loz
Cheers for the link. It works brilliantly, lets hope sky one gets added soon
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