SlingPlayer for Android gets a long-awaited update, adds reminders and better Android 4 video quality

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Fans of both Android and [Slingbox](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Slingbox/) streaming have had a long wait for a significant update to the [SlingPlayer app](http://www.engadget.com/tag/slingplayer,android), to put it mildly -- the last major upgrade was to introduce [Kindle Fire support](http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/30/slingplayer-for-kindle-fire-available-tomorrow-for-30-in-the-am/) at the start of the year. Imagine our delight when Sling Media posts a pair of low-key but significant updates for Android phone and tablet users alike. Smartphone owners get the most out of the upgrade with a new electronic program guide, a fresher overall look and better high-quality video for any phone using Android 4.0 and beyond. Tablet users do get a more optimized interface for the [Nexus 7](http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/), however, and both form factors will let avid [placeshifters](http://www.engadget.com/tag/placeshifting/) remind themselves when a much-anticipated show goes live in the future. Neither of the updates is a complete revolution, but we would say they're coming [just in time](http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/30/slingbox-350-and-500-show-up-unannounced-in-best-buy-flaunt-1080p/).

Filed under: [Cellphones](http://www.engadget.com/category/cellphones/), [Home Entertainment](http://www.engadget.com/category/home-entertainment/), [Tablets](http://www.engadget.com/category/tablets/), [HD](http://www.engadget.com/category/hd/), [Mobile](http://www.engadget.com/category/mobile/)

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