Sirius XM reveals iPhone app in the works; Q2 launch

By on Mar 12, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Software March 12, 2009

A lot of of chatter was generated when the team behind StarPlayr announced it was dumping its project to bring Sirius XM content to the iPhone and iPod Touch. Naturally, is was presumed that one of the main reasons for Apple’s decision — though logic is seemingly not always a consideration when Apple rejects apps — was a Sirius XM streaming app already in the works from the Satellite Radio provider itself. Sure enough this morning’s earnings call was the forum the struggling company chose to announce a forthcoming app. Forgetting the company posted a Q4 loss of $245.8 million, Sirius XM’s radio streaming app for the iPhone and iPod Touch will be released sometime in Q2 and judging by recent changes in the company’s subscription options, expect it to cost money one way or another.

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  • G_Money21

    Im pretty sure they said on the call that it would cost nothing to those who already pay the stream online feature.

  • GoBrowns

    I wonder if the SiriusWM5 will still work on my winmo phone?

  • fader

    Why would this be free if the Blackberry one costs extra.

  • Dtest54

    fader, Sirius has an app for blackberry? This is not a carrier app / service this would be an independent app.

    I for one would love to see this, I’ve been a subscriber for about 3 years and an iphone app would be great.

  • mike

    the starplayer, and siriusWM5 before it, for winmo was awesome. i was using them for the last couple of years. they were the only way to really stream sirius on your smartphone. they were turned off and killed on 3/10 after apple turned down the app and sirius put their legal muscle onto the developers. it’s a shame such a great app was murdered when apple puts so much trash out there.

  • http://Davidthande.blogspot.com David Thande

    Bah! When is Jesus coming back?

  • mike L

    I listen to sirius every day on windows mobile for free using siriuswm5. well free aside from my normal sirius subscription

  • rj04

    Time to buy some stock!

  • btdown

    Where is the blackberry client?
    Anyway, I just cancelled my Sirius subscription in protest of charging me extra money to listen online. I’ll miss it, but there are other streaming options out there to replace it.

  • fader

    XM had one … it was on my curve when i got it from ATT. i asked about it and they said it was extra. I havent checked into it since the take over (merger)

  • http://www.iphoneappquotes.com iPhone developer

    Intersting, Sirius and XM are a little late to the iphone app game. I’m already addicted to Pandora and Last FM. Even though I am a paying subscriber of Sirius (admittedly just for Stern), I dont think I need another streaming radio app on my iphone.

  • Dtest54

    I do, for the Stern’s and other shows they have on. Also for some sports while I’m on the road. I do like Pandora and it provides the majority of my music but Sirius does provide entertainment that I would like to have on my phone.

  • John
  • AdamG

    Look how many channels u get on the Blackberry app. Like 20n depending on your carrier…and no Baba-booey! All for the privelige of paying an extra $8 per month, despite what kind of subscription you have. Plus, its not a native Sirius xm app. Streams over some 3rd party’s website. Pass

  • Brian

    NO it wont and siriuswm5 is starplayr and that is done and I am sill searching for a app that works for win mobile.

  • mike

    siriuswm5 was an earlier version of starplayer, it was not the same app, which makes a BIG difference. it was no longer available after starplayer was released. neither is available for download or purchase anymore and starplayer no longer works. Now if you happen to still have your old version of siriusWM5…

  • mike

    I called Sirius customer service and was told that a new app for blackberry would be available within 6 weeks

  • FrankMo

    sirius WinMobile5 no longer works, as of today. :-(
    And you are being charged for internet accounts, even if you have a radio subscription.

    GRUMBLE any other suggestions?

  • oFinance

    Great point! The whole SIRI story is in a new movie (stockshockmovie.com). FYI: I used coupon code: FREESHIP for free shipping of the DVD.

  • http://www.phonefreelancer.com iphone developer

    I wonder how successful this app has been. Especially when compared Pandora and other free iPhone radio apps.

  • http://www.m65jacket.com m65

    good read thanks for the great share. is there anyone currently using the app?

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