PlayOn received approval from Apple in June of 2010 for our application for the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Set to launch on July 15th, this app was developed to allow existing PlayOn users to stream online video content and personal media via a home networked PC using the PlayOn software client. News broke regarding this application with CNET on July 8th, followed by a notice from Apple on July 12th that the application has once again gone into review. We were hoping Apple would approve by the previously arranged launch date, yet it remains in review. Our intention is to allow users to access online video content that they would normally access through a variety of means and are legally entitled to view, whether it be their computer browser, videogame console (Wii, PS3, Xbox 360), or any number of DLNA compliant devices. Other similar iPhone apps have been approved for the marketplace and can currently be downloaded, including SlingPlayer Mobile and iDisplay, so we're confident that we can work through this issue with Apple and hope to be able to launch the application on the App Store soon. An official announcement will be made once the app is available for download.

For more information you can visit CNET to see their reporting on the story. http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20010681-1.html

Thanks for your interest.

Jeff Lawrence, PlayOn CEO

I had a good laugh this morning while watching Zach Galifianakis host SNL on Hulu and needed to share this clip.  It is hard not to love Zach and his crazy beard.  Any actor that is known for their awkward roles wins in my book. There are rumors that The Hangover 2 will start filming this fall. I can't wait to see more from this wolf pack!

Starting July 15th the PlayOn app will be available in the iTunes App Store. Watch this awesome CNET video to get the low down on streaming Hulu to your iPhone with PlayOn.

Saving money is always a great thing and everyone has their own way of doing it. According to the research firm Centris, the average cable customer is paying around $75 a month. Not to mention analysts predict an average 5% increase in cable costs. This gives PlayOn customers an opportunity to save $860 a year.

Other things I do to save money:

• Keep a budget. I use Mint.com
• Plan meals around items on sale at the grocery store
• Keep an eye out for deals on woot.com

What are some of your money saving tricks?
 

The much anticipated iPhone 4 has been out for a little over a week now and the reviews are flooding in. Apple Fanboys are raving about the phone. Android users are mostly confused about the hype considering their phones have had many of the same features for a while now. So how does the iPhone 4 measure up? Engadget did an amazingly thorough review. Share with us what your experiences have been.

When a particular show is really good I enjoy watching episodes back to back until I finish a season or simply run out of time. Maybe this is one of the reasons that having cable is not important to me. Dexter, Weeds and Mad Men are my current obsessions that I have been renting from Netflix. Am I missing out on any great shows?

Hulu has an abundance of reality shows to choose from if you are a fan. Currently, Hulu has the entire season of The Bachelorette up for watching. So feel free to unplug your brain and catch up. Ali Fedotowsky, The Bachelorette is whittling down her choices as the season approaches the middle of its life.  I think we all can admit, ABC is a mastermind at creating a roller coaster ride of drama throughout the season. It is easy to fall into obsession over these shows; most often characterized by a love hate relationship with the show itself. My favorite part of The Bachelorette is the Hulu tags. Here are the best:

• fake fake fake
• mistake
• Ali is nutzo
• drunk
• desperate men
• are you serious

Between gamers there has always been a battle about gaming consoles. The PS3 and the Xbox 360 are the reigning kings that get most of the attention. What matters to you in a gaming system: CPU,GPU or maybe games available?

Have you seen the previews or gone to the theaters to see Toy Story 3? Sometimes not having cable can leave you out of the loop when it comes to movie previews, but a few weeks ago I discovered that Hulu has movie previews. I stumbled into the Toy Story 3 preview...loved it....and ended up going to the premier in 3-D. I will admit that I like almost all movies; which officially makes me the worst movie critic ever. So it is not a surprise that I loved this movie, but what did you all think?

Are you excited about PlayOn? You should come join the conversation within our forums. Not only do we love our product, but we love our customers and want to hear from you. Come to our forums to share your helpful tips, find answers to common questions and give us suggestions!