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Pre-release access to Mediafly Mobile for iPhone (Beta)

Mediafly is allowing limited access to play with the Alpha version of the next upcoming Mediafly Mobile iPhone application. 

If you don't mind some rough edges, take a look and give us your thoughts.

For approved Mediafly partners:

1. DELETE any previous versions of Mediafly from
   BOTH iTunes AND iPhone
2. Right-click this link and save the Zip file to your desktop
3. Unzip the file and open the folder
4. Drag the provision file to the Applications area of iTunes BEFORE installing the second file (or the app won't run)
5. Then, drag the second file -- the application file to the Applications area
6. The Mediafly application should appear in your iTunes' Applications area as a black icon
7. Sync to your iPhone
8. Enjoy!

Tell us your ideas

Please visit www.mediafly.com/contactus to send us your thoughts.

A little preview...

Short url: http://tinyurl.com/MediaflyIPhoneV2-RC

Mediafly is "the easier way" (says tech blogger Alli Flowers)

Prominent tech blogger, Alli Flowers, writes on her blog, NotJustAnotherGeekSite: "The easy way is to subscribe to your favorite podcasts in iTunes and sync regularly. The easier way is to get Mediafly ..."

(read the full article here)

CrackBerry reviews Mediafly BlackBerry app

Bla1ze wrote an article for the most prominent BlackBerry enthusiasts website, CrackBerry this week.

Here is a snippet of his review: "Here is an interesting new beta application for BlackBerry devices that was brought to my attention by the lovely Alli Flowers. This application has long been available on the iPhone but this time around MediaFly has put their efforts towards BlackBerry development and for a beta application I walked away quite impressed..." (read the full article)

Review: Mediafly Hits BlackBerry & Upgrades iPhone App (by Jason Reese of GearDiary.com)

Jason Reese of GearDiary has written an outstandingly-detailed review of the Mediafly BlackBerry and iPhone applications. Click here to read the article.

Here is his summary:
 
What I Like: The service itself is device-agnostic, meaning you can access your selected content from a wide range of devices.  The BlackBerry beta handles audio podcasts flawlessly, and provides an intuitive user interface.  I was able to access the same channel content through both the BlackBerry and iPhone without any cumbersome setup or having to “plug in” and connect to a computer.  The iPhone application has been updated to be faster, with a smoother UI.  Mediafly leverages the iPhone/iPod Touch video playback with their selection of video podcasts.

What Needs Improvement: Very little. I am hopeful that Mediafly’s channel content will continue to grow, as that will attract and retain more users.   I would love to see a future release to support video podcasts on the BlackBerry (right now it is Audio Only for BlackBerry devices).  I can’t think of any suggestions for the iPhone version.

Get It: The BlackBerry Beta is Open.  You can download the application from your BlackBerry Browser by going to http://www.mediafly.mobi .  The iPhoneiPod Touch app can be downloaded from Apple’s App Store.  Here are direct links to the free Audio Version as well as the $0.99 Audio+Video Version.

Read the full article

Mediafly Mobile app now available for BlackBerry (Podcasts and more)

I am thrilled to announce that we have released our fantastic new application for the BlackBerry.  If you have a BlackBerry, I encourage you to install the Mediafly application on your phone. It takes about 60 seconds. 

To install: browse to www.Mediafly.Mobi on your BlackBerry browser.

The Mediafly Mobile for BlackBerry application has most of the same features as our successful iPhone app. There are few applications which deliver a media experience as compelling as Mediafly Mobile for BlackBerry.

Feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who uses a BlackBerry.

This application is still in Beta (testing) but it is nearly complete. And, a video version will be following shortly as well.

Podcasts and more:

With Mediafly Mobile for BlackBerry you can access all of your favorite podcasts on the go.  But, stay tuned as Mediafly expands the offering of what is available through the Mediafly service in the coming months.

Stephen A (former ESPN commentator) launched his Mediafly podcast today

Now you can listen to the Stephen A Smith rants... from the comfort of your iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, etc.  (check it out)

To get Stephen A on your blackberry

1. Install the free Mediafly Blackberry application
2. Go to the Sports channel:

This works on any Mediafly-enabled device as well, such as Mediafly Mobile iPhone

Gear Diary: "Mediafly Wants to Bring Personalized Audio & Video to All of Your Media Devices"

 Jason Reese from Gear Diary writes about the most detailed third-party review of Mediafly so far.

Here is the article

"It's a bit difficult to categorize Mediafly in a nice little box, but here goes:   Mediafly provides a free service to manage personalized digital audio and video content.  What is interesting is that Mediafly’s service is is device-agnostic.   You can use Mediafly on an iPhone/iTouch, iPod, chumby, Zune, RSS Reader, or a host of other devices — which makes their offering unique for anyone who wants to access an audio or video podcast through a variety of consumer products.

After speaking with the company’s CEO, Carson Conant, to find out what makes Mediafly different from all the other content providers out today, it is safe to say that this company’s vision is to bring personalized media to all of your audio/video devices..." (Continue reading the rest of the article on Gear Diary...)

Blackberry app (Alpha)

This article mentions Blackberry as one of Mediafly's next new apps.  If you are interested and you don't mind a few rough edges, contact us and we are happy to send you the Alpha version.

Mediafly CEO interviewed on the 'Into Tomorrow' radio show with Dave Graveline

Mediafly CEO, Carson Conant, was recently interviewed on the nationally-syndicated radio show Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline.

Listen to the interview:

1. Click here to listen to the Into Tomorrow podcast on Mediafly

2. Jump to about 21:00 into the show to listen to the Mediafly segment (see below)

About Into Tomorrow:

"Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline" is a 3-hour radio program (as well as 60 second Daily Features and ITTV Video Reports) covering the Latest in Consumer Electronics & Technology available today and ... into tomorrow. The show airs on over 100 AM & FM radio stations around the U.S., on SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, radio stations in Germany, Bermuda, New Zealand, Canada and several other sources including Mobile Broadcast Network, BeOS Radio, Sprint Radio, TiVo, CelleCast and many others - every weekend. "Into Tomorrow" is also heard around the world on the Armed Forces Networks in several other countries. In addition, they stream all their audio and video via their web site and provide free Podcasts of all show archives.

The ONLY international show covering Consumer Electronics exclusively for 14 years, "Into Tomorrow" highlights the way technology is changing our lives! From Gadgets & Gizmos to Home Theater, Digital Photography, Car Audio, Security & Navigation, High Tech Recreation, HDTV, Technology On-The-Go, GPS and everything else that people are talking about.

They also frequently broadcast from many trade shows and CE events around the world -- including CES Las Vegas ... IFA Berlin ... HomeTech Dubai ... Mobile World Congress in Barcelona ... CeBIT Hannover ... CEATEC Japan ... photokina in Cologne ... Electronic House eXpo in Long Beach/Orlando ... CTIA Wireless ... Computex Taipei in Taiwan ... and many others!