The London 2012 Summer Olympics have begun and with all the different events going on, it's no easy task to keep track of all the results -- if you don't have an iPhone or iPad, that is! We've rounded up some of the best apps to keep track of this world event, including some that let you keep up with the results, watch live events, view beautiful photography, and even a game that lets you experience being an Olympian.
London 2012: Official Results App for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
With the Official Results App you will be able to see results, live updates, calendar schedule, details of sports, medal tables, athlete profiles, and more. It also includes an up-to-date list of all athletes participating in the Olympic Games, including individual biographies, related news stories and their personal performance at London 2012.
- Free for iPhone and iPad - Download Now
London 2012: Official Join In App for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
If you're one of the lucky people who get to physically attend the Olympics, the Official Join In App is an essential planning too. From the start of the Olympic Torch Relay to the Olympics and Paralympics, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, plus all the cultural, city and community celebrations happening across the UK.You can also plan the best route to get to competition venues, view detailed maps, news, photos and social commentary from the Games, and more.
- Free - Download Now
NBC Olympics
NBC is official broadcaster of the the Olympics in the US and you can follow every event from London, including real-time results & schedules, medal counts and TV & Online listings with their free NBC Olympics app. And during the nightly Primetime Show televised on NBC, the app will feature a second screen experience that makes a great companion to the on-air broadcast! Unfortunately, this isn't the greatest, most well-designed app in the world, but it's something.
- Free - Download Now
NBC Olympics Live Extra
In addition to the NBC app we just mentioned, there is also the NBC Olympics Live Extra iPhone and iPad app. With this app you can watch the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games live. This includes alternate camera views, plus full replays. You can also follow your favorite events and receive push notifications for event start times. Just as with NBC's other app, this one isn't anything amazing, but the US is unfortunately restricted to have no other choice. You must have a cable or satellite subscription to login to NBC Olympics Live Extra.
- Free - Download Now
Reuters Olympics London 2012
Looking for some awesome Olympic photography? The Reuters Olympics London 2012 iPhone and iPad app does just that! All the photographs are taken by Reuters award-winning photographers and can be searched by sport or simply browsed through in the daily stream.
- Free - Download Now
London 2012 - Official Mobile Game
Do the Olympic games make you dream of Olympian? With the London 2012 - Official Mobile Game, you can! It features really good graphics, smooth gameplay, and medals! The 9 included Olympic events are 100M, 110M Hurdles, 100m Freestyle, Double Trap, Triple Jump, Pole Vault, 100m Butterfly, Kayak (K1) and Archery. It's easy to play, yet challenging -- fun for the entire family!
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