Fanhattan is absolutely the required guide for TV/Movie junkies who frequently view titles on the iPhone. Just like on the iPad version, the app acts as a gateway to entertainment — it gathers a heap of information about shows or movies that can be watched on the iPhone, then serves up that information in a super-cool, easy-to-navigate interface (that looks absolutely stunning on the iPhone 4).
For instance, a little while ago I suddenly had a hankering to watch the Blink episode of Doctor Who; a quick search on Fanhattan showed me that it’s available through Netflix or iTunes. Since I’m a Netflix junkie and have the app installed on my iPhone, I tapped on the “Watch Now” window; I’m anticipating the TARDIS being commandeered by the Angels any moment now. Quick and easy.
The service taps into practically every streaming service available to the iPhone: iTunes, Hulu Plus, Netflix, Crackle, ABC, HBO Go, Amazon Prime and a bunch more. There’s also a ton of depth built into the app, like a wealth of social media options and reviews and news about what’s coming up for our favorite series. Best of all, it’s free.
When he was eight, Eli Milchman came home from frolicking in the Veld one day and was given an Atari 400. Since then, his fascination with technology has made him an intrepid early adopter of whatever charming new contraption crosses his path. He calls San Francisco home, where he works as a journalist and photographer. Eli has contributed to the pages of Wired.com and BIKE Magazine, among others. Hang with him on Twitter.
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