iPhone to Receive Live Streaming from FLO TV

LAS VEGAS: FLO TV has teamed up with accessory maker mophie to create a series of products that will bring live mobile TV to the iPhone and iPod touch platforms. 

The products, expected to begin shipping in the first part of this year, will bring programming from FLO TV’s mobile TV service to the mophie "juice pack" case, allowing consumers to watch live entertainment, sports and news on their iPhone or iPod touch. Consumers can also use the device as back-up battery power in between charges. mophie is the designer of the world’s thinnest Apple-certified external battery/protective case and other Apple-certified accessories.

"We are uniting our vision of advancing mobile TV across a range of devices and platforms with mophie’s unrivaled expertise in designing intelligent cases for Apple users," said Bill Stone, the president of FLO TV. "Together, our solution will be a true live mobile TV product available to iPhone and iPod touch users."

"mophie’s juice pack line has delivered superior rechargeable external battery life to Apple users," added Shawn Dougherty, the VP of mophie. "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to elevate our intelligent case design through this creative product collaboration and deliver the ultimate mobile television experience for iPhone users."