We’re not normally ones to comment on new Apps coming out on the iPhone but the latest news that the BBC has created 2 new Apps for its News and Sports coverage, is something that tickles our tech bones.
From April, iPhone users will be able to download the free News App from Apple’s App store, which will ensure that users get fresh content from the BBC News website. The BBC have also stated that the iPhone App will also include audio and video content as well as the standard text, and enable users to send comments and pictures directly back to the newsroom.
The Beeb have announced that during the following months the Sports App will be released in time for the June World Cup. Initially it is stated that the Sports App will focus on the World Cup coverage before expanding into more diverse sport content.
But fear not Android and Blackberry users, as once the iPhone apps have been released the BBC have given assurances that the News and Sport applications will be coming to the Android and Blackberry App stores not long after the iPhone release. The BBC has indicated that it will initially focus on building applications for the iPhone and then look to move the applications to other platforms. But if you’re a Symbian customer then you may have to make do with some other news readers for the time being, as there is no official word on any Symbian versions of the apps.
The BBC have also stated that they are in the midst of creating an official iPlayer App and are looking for a release “Later this year”…… a bit vague but it’s all we’ve got. Until then keep your eyes peeled on the Apple App store in April and on the GadgetHelpline for further updates.
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