London 2012 Olympics Clock (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)
The
Countdown has begun and the Olympics are right around the corner. Here
is a list of Olympics apps for iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows
Phone.Apps for Watching the Olympics
BBC Olympics App – The BBC app is a FREE comprehensive app with everything you could ever want to know about the London 2012 Olympics. It is available in iOS and Android flavors however, it appears for now only the iOS app is the only one that will let you watch streaming video. A screenshot can be seen below.
BBC Olympics App
NBC Live Extra
Official London 2012 Olympic Mobile Apps
The London 2012 Olympics have come out with a few mobile apps of their own. See below for screenshots, descriptions and download links.Official London 2012 Join In App - If you plan on being in London to watch the games, then this is the app for you. In their own words this app is a “mobile guide to help you plan, enjoy and share your Games experience”. This is a FREE app.
- Download iOS
- Download Android
- Download Blackberry (Wow can’t believe they did this one)
The London 2012 Results App - This app is probably the one you’ll find most useful if you’re watching the games from the comfort of your own home. They describe the app by saying,”The Official London 2012 Results app provides all the latest news, schedules and results, allowing users to keep up-to-date with the latest action live across all Olympic sports and Paralympic sports.” It is a free app and so far the only one to include the Windows Phone family.
Official London 2012 mobile game - Just for fun, London 2012 has launched an official mobile game that features 9 Olympic events. It comes in iOS and Android flavors and has a free and premium version. Visit their Facebook page to learn more about it.
Keep checking back with Techie Buzz as we continue to update you on the latest mobile apps surrounding the Olympics!
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