Ustream viewing meets Android-based devices

[Guest CaliWingsNut]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10405168-2.html

Just sayin.... :noevil:

Edit: it is free too.

Edited November 26, 2009 by CaliWingsNut

[seeinred 1,488]

This is pretty awesome news.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

At the risk of sounding stupid and technologically anachronistic, what does this mean for hockey viewing?

As far as I know, an android is a robot that looks human. Like the Terminator.

[skyphoenix 153]

Google released an OS for smartphones known as the Android. The newest (from what I know) is the Verizon Droid. Ustream streams hockey games online, I believe...so now people will be able to watch on their Android phones.

[mmamolo 287]

On a somewhat related note, has anyone here had issues with spyware/virus on their computers from some of the streams posted on this forum? I've had some spyware issues pop up and I beleive it's from one of the justin.tv streams. Anyone else?

[skyphoenix 153]

I've had stuff happen from Letsgowings itself, but I don't watch any streams. I've had my browser randomly crash a few times while viewing this site as well.

[Guest zackmorris]

There's a Ustream app for the iPhone but it's very limited and I've never gotten a hockey game on there. I can see that happening, but it'll all depend on the specs of the phone. Your battery will hate you as well lol.

But if it works, that might persuade me to get one.

[Guest CaliWingsNut]

Android (as several mentioned) is Google's operating system. Bare basics, it's really little more than Linux repackaged by Google w/ lots of neat toys (and more user friendly).

It's not just a smartphone operating system, as it's slated to be soon used on computer tablets, universal home remotes, tv's, etc...

AT&T, China Mobile, DoCoMo, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, & Vodaphone are currently offering (or soon to) Android smartphones manufactured by Motorola, HTC, & Samsung (Sony-ericcson, Nokia, Asus, Panasonic, Sharp, Samsung and many more slated to produce android products in the future).

[seeinred 1,488]

I just downloaded and installed it on my Droid. Obviously I would prefer to watch stuff on TV or on my computer, but in a pinch, this will more than suffice. Very, very cool

[Wings_Toledo 233]

Downloading it for the Droid right now. I'm guessing by the post above me that it works correctly? If so, this will come in very handy on those days when I'm unable to get to a TV to watch the game.

[Nic 59]

Oh WOW! Thank you SO much for posting this! Gonna be a life saver next year! Just installed it on my G1.

[uk_redwing 495]

Ustream dont allow NHL streams anymore.