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    Netflix

    by Netflix, Inc.

    Netflix is the service that made streaming video popular. Before, people had to visit rental stores and pay good money to check out physical DVDs or videotapes. And those late fees! Ugh! Now, for around $8 per month, you can stream unlimited video content over 3G or Wi-Fi, right to the palm of your hand. Netflix is the cornerstone app for any film fan and a must have for any iPhone or iPad owner.

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    Hulu Plus

    by Hulu, LLC

    Movies aren't everything. Some of us prefer television, and it is, by and large, still a huge player in the entertainment industry. When you grow weary of Netflix' limited TV selection, give Hulu Plus a try. Between the two apps, you might even find enough content to finally justify dumping that expensive cable bill. Forget cable internet--This is internet cable!

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    Crackle - Movies & TV

    by Crackle, Inc.

    Paying for movies and shows out of the question? Crackle is your answer. This Sony-made app streams free, full-featured movies and television episodes over Wi-Fi or 3G. Though ad-supported, the content is fabulous. Sony Entertainment owns the rights to Seinfeld, after all. And let's be honest: The greatest show ever is all you really need. Crackle's like a Festivus present all the year 'round. Serenity now!

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    MLB.com At Bat 11

    by MLB.com

    While the aforementioned apps are an awesome deal, the fact that they don't support live sports can be a huge deal-breaker. Fortunately, live MLB action is available on the iPhone (and iPad) through the MLB.com At Bat 11 app. Baseball diehards can watch every game of the season with this award-winning service, though it'll cost you north of $100 per season. But, if you're a huge fan (even of a single team), it's an absolute home run. And be on the lookout for MLB.com At Bat 12, which is coming soon. Good eye!

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    NFL Sunday Ticket

    by DIRECTV, Inc.

    If you're a DIRECTV customer, you'll have an opportunity to watch NFL games anywhere you go, too. To have this service, you'll need to dish out some major bucks (about $400, all told), but fans of the pigskin shouldn't let a little (or a lot of) cash get in the way of ultimate happiness. The app streams live games to your iPhone and iPad over Wi-Fi or 3G. The service is top-notch, and--like Tim Tebow--you're sure to keep coming back.

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    HBO GO

    by Home Box Office, Inc.

    HBO GO is another premium, service-based, companion app. To use it, you must be an HBO subscriber and you must have your home service through an approved cable provider. For those with access, this app is a brilliant one, allowing access to tons of exclusive HBO content and a bunch of movies and specials to boot. Netflix and Hulu are great and all, but HBO is not TV. It's HBO.

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    PBS

    by PBS

    Not all premium television suites are private and exclusive. Case in point: PBS. And the network's official app provides free content for everyone, regardless of any cable or satellite connections. You'll find kid's shows, educational programming, and sophisticated series all available on demand. Full episodes of select programming is streamed over Wi-Fi, and you can even browse the PBS schedule to see what time different shows air on live TV. This app's not just Masterpiece Theatre--It's a bona fide masterpiece!

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    Air Video - Watch your videos anywhere!

    by InMethod s.r.o.

    If you don't want to be tied to any subscriptions or services, why not turn your computer into your own personal video streamer? Air Video lets you do just that. Simply install the app on your iPhone or iPad, and install the server software to your Mac or PC. You can up the latter to stream flicks to the former over local Wi-Fi or 3G. Best of all, your chosen videos can be encoded in any format--The app's server software converts them on the fly! If you've got a huge digital movie library, you have no excuse to miss out on Air Video.

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    Vimeo

    by Vimeo, LLC

    Your iPhone comes preinstalled with a YouTube app. Vimeo is its closest competitor. Overall, though, you'll find higher-quality content on Vimeo, because YouTube's just too popular. Unfortunately, that means It houses a tremendous amount of junk. Vimeo doesn't have this problem quite yet, so it's a good alternative to the familiar standard. The Vimeo app offers a wonderful way to stream some truly creative videos to your iPhone.

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    Ustream

    by Ustream.tv, Inc

    Ustream.tv has become live video platform of choice for a large number of users and organizations. You'll find official feeds from NASA, live podcasts, and other well-regarded web-shows. You can both consume and create video content with the official Ustream app. If you want to use your iPhone to go live with a late breaking story, you can! Join the movement away from traditional content, and surf the 'net--and the new wave!--with Ustream.

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    Mobiscope: Home Security & Video Surveillance

    by SHAPE Services

    Of course, not all video content is meant for entertainment. With Mobiscope, you can watch live public feeds or link up with your own private surveillance system. You can even command your setup with pan, tilt, and zoom controls. Actually, that all sounds pretty entertaining after all.

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    Fanhattan for iPhone

    by Fanhattan

    If you need more of an all-in-one entertainment tool, Fanhattan for iPhone is just the thing. It's an entertainment discovery service that allows users to discover and watch on demand entertainment anytime, anywhere. It includes some of the most popular video streaming services, too, including Netflix, Hulu Plus, and iTunes.