The Associated Press Launches FIFA World Cup 2010 App
| by Kevin Krause on June 7th, 2010 |
Want coverage from a source that has been at every World Cup match since 1930? Then look no further, as the Assoicated Press has released its very own FIFA World Cup 2010 mobile app for smartphones. It certainly isn’t the live video coverage that Sprint subscriber’s can procure through ESPN Mobile, but you will receive all of the news, previews, and analysis you could want.
Given the global nature of the World Cup, there is language support for English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and you can customize the UI skin to match your favorite team. Add in some exclusive video and photo content and you’ve got everything you could want to know about the World Cup in your pocket, including information on the various stadiums and regions showcased by the tournament.
The app is available now from the Android Market, and the World Cup is a mere few days away. Who are you rooting for?
[via IntoMobile]
1. Zapper wrote on June 7, 2010
OS requirement? Not showing up on my Backflip.
YAY, AT&T!!!!!
2. Black Kristos wrote on June 7, 2010
Um, am I the only person to notice that this app is simply a browser link? Is this a 1.6 only sort of thing?
3. Black Kristos wrote on June 7, 2010
Sorry, meant a 2.x only thing. Running 1.6 and the app simply opens a browser.
4. TF wrote on June 7, 2010
Wow… this app IS only a browser link. That’s the quickest uninstall I ever had…
5. Black Kristos wrote on June 7, 2010
Personally, I would suggest the 2010 World Cup app by Luke Shan. Nice calendar interface for matches.
6. djfeld01 wrote on June 7, 2010
The link didn’t work on my Incredible either.
7. YankeeDudeL wrote on June 7, 2010
I’m on a 2.1 Droid and after scanning said that there are no matches in the Market.
8. inaety wrote on June 7, 2010
Yeah, its only just a browser link…but still may be useful
9. Sam wrote on June 7, 2010
Running 2.1 custom rom on a Desire and it isn’t showing up either.
10. thelaw wrote on June 7, 2010
Use the footmob one…it is very good
11. Douglas Barros wrote on June 7, 2010
Who am I rooting for? BRAZIL of course!
Vai Brasil!!!
12. Alex wrote on June 7, 2010
what do i need this for? i need to be able to stream the world cup live. those iphone fan boys can, wat is going on here with andriod. winmo and iphone uses are spoilt for choice here in the UK as far as veiwing WCUP live is concern. But android? non existent emm last tym i checked it the same old news sites. help need here plzzzzzzzzz
13. TF wrote on June 7, 2010
the QR code isn’t accurate… so just do a search for Associated Press if you want the bookmark for your browser installed as an app…
14. Dreal05 wrote on June 7, 2010
Is there any way I can get the match schedule over to my google calendar?
15. asqwerth wrote on June 7, 2010
@Dreal05 – go check your settings in your Google Calendar. You can add any calendar of your choice. There are quite a few calendars for World Cup fixtures.
16. Dre wrote on June 8, 2010
World DroidCup is awesome in DInc!
17. Chris wrote on June 8, 2010
Download World Cup 2010 – FotMob. Way better than a browser link :-)
18. Lekky wrote on June 8, 2010
Alex, you can stream live uk tv at yamgo.mobi.
Tv catchup should be working before friday too.
19. Black Kristos wrote on June 8, 2010
@Dreal05
2010 World Cup app by Luke Shan gives you a calendar of all matches. You can long press a match and add it to Google Calendar. Pretty helpful since I don’t need reminders for every match.
20. Cpt. K wrote on June 8, 2010
Cheers @Lekky!
21. NastyN wrote on June 8, 2010
Goal.com app is better..
22. Alex wrote on June 8, 2010
Thanks Lekky u r star mate
23. Beanz0nToast wrote on June 9, 2010
Glory Glory States United!
24. mdnghtphnx wrote on June 9, 2010
this! 2010 world cup by luke shan. first on the market months ago, and consistent updates. support independent developers of good apps!
Black Kristos wrote on June 7, 2010
Personally, I would suggest the 2010 World Cup app by Luke Shan. Nice calendar interface for matches.
25. Paul wrote on June 9, 2010
“Sudafriva Live” seems really good. It plans to “comment” in real time all the matches via instant messages.