Sirius Application for iPhone

It took the launch of three iPhone models, but the Sirius application has finally arrived. Thousands of iPhone users were clamoring for this app but conflicts between Apple and Sirius have delayed the delivery. Well, the app is finally available but I think that many users will be disappointed with it.

First let's tackle the good news or the strong points of the Sirius application for iPhone.

First for non subscribers, the Sirius application for iPhone will provide a 7 day trial period. The user may then choose to continue using the app and pay the fee ($2.99/month).

This anticipated app also provides benefits for iPhone and iPod touch users with an Internet subscription to SIRIUS or XM. A paid Premium SIRIUS Internet Radio or Premium XM Radio Online subscription benefits from free streaming to iPhone and iPod Touch.

This new app also provides access to exclusive sports and entertainment programming. The Sirius application for iPhone also provides 100% commercial-free music featuring exclusive shows 24/7 music channels.

That let's move on to the bad news. Here's a statement from Sirius:

Some select programming, including MLB Play-by-Play, NFL Play-by-Play, SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, and Howard Stern, will not be available on the iPhone and iPod touch. Listeners will continue to be able to access that programming through the platforms they are currently offered on.

No Howard Stern on the Sirius application for iPhone and iPod touch!!! That's terribly disappointing. The majority of those who are waiting for this app want it because they crave to hear Howard Stern on their iPhones.

It's unfortunate that the Sirius application for iPhone is effectively crippled. Nobody will pay pay $2.99 with out Stern. Let's hope that the best programming on Sirius will be available on the app.