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Don’t try to tell me there’s nothing to watch on TV in the
summer! The 2012 Olympics are just around the corner. While the games
run from July 27, 2012 to August 12, 2012, there are plenty of apps
worth checking out to get you ready for one of the best sporting events
around. From apps that help you find your way around London’s Olympic
Village to games that let you live out your Olympic dreams virtually,
there is plenty to sink your teeth into when it comes to the 2012
Olympic Games.
Those
lucky enough to be attending the 2012 Olympics in person should
absolutely, positively not be without the London 2012: Official Join In
App. With detailed maps for all of the Olympic venues plus a spectator
guide with a full listing of the various activities happening in and
around the games, consider this app like Lonely Planet: Olympic Version.
But even fans not attending the games in person might enjoy the app
thanks to live updates filled with news, photos and analysis about the
events. Users can even make a custom schedule of the events they want to
check out!
Of
course, if you’re more concerned with the results of the events than
the general hullabaloo surrounding the Olympics, the London 2012:
Official Results App might prove more useful. Official Results covers
all 36 events with a live schedule that notes which events are currently
occurring, complete with live scoring and results, a calendar that
shows each day’s events, and even an overall medal counter so you can
hoot and holler as your country takes the first place spot on the
podium. Official Results also has detailed information on each sport
represented including the latest news, photos and background info.
Serious fans can also track the performance of their favorite Olympic
athletes right from the app.
Download the Appolicious Android app
One
of the real joys of following the Olympics is throwing your full
support behind your home country. If you call the USA home, you’ll want
to keep the 2012 Team USA Road to London by your side. Users of this
U.S.-focused app can get daily updates on who will be making the team,
special editorial content focused on the USA athletes and even a special
button that users can hit to send personal messages to Olympic athletes
through Twitter and Facebook. 2012 Team USA Road to London also
contains information on the athletes, photo galleries and video clips.
For
the Olympic fan who’s also a gamer there is London 2012: Official
Mobile Game. The Official Mobile Game features nine events that players
can compete in including the 100 meter dash, 110 meter hurdles, the
triple jump, pole vault, kayaking and more. The game has an RPG focus as
players can improve the stats of their virtual athlete by training them
using over 200 in-game items. This premium version ($2.99) comes with
bonus training points that would cost more to purchase in the free version.
Call
yourself a trivia buff? Try out the London 2012 Game and see if you can
answer the thousands of Olympic-focused trivia questions packed in the
novel little app. The questions run the gamut of all the summer Olympic
sports, and players can post their high scores to Facebook and Twitter
and challenge their friends to top them if they dare. Fans of cartoon
characters should also enjoy the numerous big-headed avatars that
players can assume as they fight for their trivia lives.
There will be more and more apps released as the Games draw closer. Sports Illustrated: Live from London will launch on July 20 for the iPad. The free app will be a daily tablet edition of Sports Illustrated featuring award-winning SI photography, the stories of the day and video wrap-ups, along with previews for upcoming events.
NBC released two companion apps for the games as well: NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Extra both complement the network’s extensive TV coverage of London 2012.
Source: appolicious.com
London 2012: Official Join In App
Those
lucky enough to be attending the 2012 Olympics in person should
absolutely, positively not be without the London 2012: Official Join In
App. With detailed maps for all of the Olympic venues plus a spectator
guide with a full listing of the various activities happening in and
around the games, consider this app like Lonely Planet: Olympic Version.
But even fans not attending the games in person might enjoy the app
thanks to live updates filled with news, photos and analysis about the
events. Users can even make a custom schedule of the events they want to
check out!London 2012: Official Results App
Of
course, if you’re more concerned with the results of the events than
the general hullabaloo surrounding the Olympics, the London 2012:
Official Results App might prove more useful. Official Results covers
all 36 events with a live schedule that notes which events are currently
occurring, complete with live scoring and results, a calendar that
shows each day’s events, and even an overall medal counter so you can
hoot and holler as your country takes the first place spot on the
podium. Official Results also has detailed information on each sport
represented including the latest news, photos and background info.
Serious fans can also track the performance of their favorite Olympic
athletes right from the app.Download the Appolicious Android app
2012 Team USA Road to London
One
of the real joys of following the Olympics is throwing your full
support behind your home country. If you call the USA home, you’ll want
to keep the 2012 Team USA Road to London by your side. Users of this
U.S.-focused app can get daily updates on who will be making the team,
special editorial content focused on the USA athletes and even a special
button that users can hit to send personal messages to Olympic athletes
through Twitter and Facebook. 2012 Team USA Road to London also
contains information on the athletes, photo galleries and video clips.London 2012: Official Mobile Game (Premium)
For
the Olympic fan who’s also a gamer there is London 2012: Official
Mobile Game. The Official Mobile Game features nine events that players
can compete in including the 100 meter dash, 110 meter hurdles, the
triple jump, pole vault, kayaking and more. The game has an RPG focus as
players can improve the stats of their virtual athlete by training them
using over 200 in-game items. This premium version ($2.99) comes with
bonus training points that would cost more to purchase in the free version.London 2012 Game
Call
yourself a trivia buff? Try out the London 2012 Game and see if you can
answer the thousands of Olympic-focused trivia questions packed in the
novel little app. The questions run the gamut of all the summer Olympic
sports, and players can post their high scores to Facebook and Twitter
and challenge their friends to top them if they dare. Fans of cartoon
characters should also enjoy the numerous big-headed avatars that
players can assume as they fight for their trivia lives.There will be more and more apps released as the Games draw closer. Sports Illustrated: Live from London will launch on July 20 for the iPad. The free app will be a daily tablet edition of Sports Illustrated featuring award-winning SI photography, the stories of the day and video wrap-ups, along with previews for upcoming events.
NBC released two companion apps for the games as well: NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Extra both complement the network’s extensive TV coverage of London 2012.
Source: appolicious.com
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