Olympics apps that are going for gold
By Zhu Shenshen and Sarah Zheng |
August 5, 2012, Sunday
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Who won the first gold medal of the London Olympics? What time is track icon Liu Xiang running in the 110-meter hurdles? These are some of the questions being asked by Chinese sports fans.
With mobile devices like iPad and smart phones, games fans can access Olympics news through various apps, anytime and anywhere. In addition to traditional news and video apps - such as those provided by Sina, Tencent and Youku - which have launched Olympics channels, there are specifically-designed apps for the London Olympics.
They cover tourist guides, official information and high-definition video playing and playback features.
As Chinese consumers become increasingly tech-savvy, more and more are choosing to watch sports by computer, iPad and smart phones. The user base of the mobile Internet has surpassed that of personal computer users for the first time in China, the world's No. 1 dot-com market by Internet population, according to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).
By the end of June, the number of China's netizens reached 538 million. Among them, around 388 million of the netizens were mobile phone users.
Handset users like surfing online for latest information, watching video and on social networks like Weibo, according to the national-level researcher CNNIC.
Here are some applications which may improve your Olympics experience:
London 2012: Official Results app for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
This official app provides the latest news, schedules and results of all Olympics games with live updates. It includes athlete biographies, sports details and medal tables for users to tailor to their specific preferences.
Platform: iOS
Language: English
Developer: London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd
Price: Free
5+ Sport
This is the mobile end provided by CCTV's online video subsidiary CNTV. It supports "add to favorite list", which allows users to customize their Olympics watching experience. It also supports social functions which allows users to invite their friends to watch events together while chatting online.
This application is only available in the Chinese mainland and Macau for copyright reasons.
Platform: iOS, PC/Mac
Language: Chinese
Developer: CNTV
Price: Free
Join In
This application helps users plan, enjoy and share their 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an updated list of thousands of activities and events across London and the United Kingdom, allowing users to explore UK culture and access urban and community celebrations. It tracked the Olympic torch relay with photos and video highlights, as well as providing live updates, with news, photos, and social commentary, about the Games.
Platform: iOS and Android
Language: English
Developer: London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd
Price: Free
London 2012 Guide
This Chinese-language app is one of the best Olympics applications on the Windows Phone system. It includes all essential information such as schedules, results and stadium introduction. The high spots of the functions include event notification and subscription, which ensures users to never miss seeing their favorite competitor in action.
Platform: Windows Phone
Language: Chinese
Developer: RaySoft
Price: Free
Sports TV HD
A sports fans' favorite, Sports TV HD is a free high-definition sports television software. It covers major live Olympic Games events, allowing users to watch Chinese events on television or stream foreign sports television.
Platform: iOS
Language: Chinese
Developer: Zhuang Han Ltd
Price: Free
Ultimate 2012 Olympic Guide
This 148-page application covers all 39 disciplines, highlighting favorite athletes like Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, including interviews with Olympic legends, and also a day-byday interactive Olympic schedule. The application also includes a history of the Olympics and a guide to Olympic venues.
Platform: iOS
Language: English
Developer: Dennis Publishing Ltd
Price: 6 yuan
With mobile devices like iPad and smart phones, games fans can access Olympics news through various apps, anytime and anywhere. In addition to traditional news and video apps - such as those provided by Sina, Tencent and Youku - which have launched Olympics channels, there are specifically-designed apps for the London Olympics.
They cover tourist guides, official information and high-definition video playing and playback features.
As Chinese consumers become increasingly tech-savvy, more and more are choosing to watch sports by computer, iPad and smart phones. The user base of the mobile Internet has surpassed that of personal computer users for the first time in China, the world's No. 1 dot-com market by Internet population, according to the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).
By the end of June, the number of China's netizens reached 538 million. Among them, around 388 million of the netizens were mobile phone users.
Handset users like surfing online for latest information, watching video and on social networks like Weibo, according to the national-level researcher CNNIC.
Here are some applications which may improve your Olympics experience:
London 2012: Official Results app for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
This official app provides the latest news, schedules and results of all Olympics games with live updates. It includes athlete biographies, sports details and medal tables for users to tailor to their specific preferences.
Platform: iOS
Language: English
Developer: London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd
Price: Free
5+ Sport
This is the mobile end provided by CCTV's online video subsidiary CNTV. It supports "add to favorite list", which allows users to customize their Olympics watching experience. It also supports social functions which allows users to invite their friends to watch events together while chatting online.
This application is only available in the Chinese mainland and Macau for copyright reasons.
Platform: iOS, PC/Mac
Language: Chinese
Developer: CNTV
Price: Free
Join In
This application helps users plan, enjoy and share their 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with an updated list of thousands of activities and events across London and the United Kingdom, allowing users to explore UK culture and access urban and community celebrations. It tracked the Olympic torch relay with photos and video highlights, as well as providing live updates, with news, photos, and social commentary, about the Games.
Platform: iOS and Android
Language: English
Developer: London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Ltd
Price: Free
London 2012 Guide
This Chinese-language app is one of the best Olympics applications on the Windows Phone system. It includes all essential information such as schedules, results and stadium introduction. The high spots of the functions include event notification and subscription, which ensures users to never miss seeing their favorite competitor in action.
Platform: Windows Phone
Language: Chinese
Developer: RaySoft
Price: Free
Sports TV HD
A sports fans' favorite, Sports TV HD is a free high-definition sports television software. It covers major live Olympic Games events, allowing users to watch Chinese events on television or stream foreign sports television.
Platform: iOS
Language: Chinese
Developer: Zhuang Han Ltd
Price: Free
Ultimate 2012 Olympic Guide
This 148-page application covers all 39 disciplines, highlighting favorite athletes like Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, including interviews with Olympic legends, and also a day-byday interactive Olympic schedule. The application also includes a history of the Olympics and a guide to Olympic venues.
Platform: iOS
Language: English
Developer: Dennis Publishing Ltd
Price: 6 yuan
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