Joost Updates iPhone App

Normally I wouldn’t bother covering a point update. However just a short time after their initial release, Joost has totally revamped their iPhone video player interface. The original app suffered from a variety of usability issues, and a biggie was poor button placement leading to inadvertently killing video playback. (Check out that huge X near the aspect ratio/zoom button.) The new player controls and layout are definitely more polished, yet still retains a unique feel (compared to Apple’s built-in player controls). Unfortunately, Joost’s content selection is still hit or miss. Mostly miss. And video can only be accessed via WiFi, no EDGE or 3G. Which also leads me to question Sling Media’s product guy on the likelihood of Apple approving 3G SlingPlayer/Slingbox streaming.