Top 11 World Cup apps
There are literally dozens of ways to follow the World Cup on your smartphone over the next four weeks
There are literally dozens of ways to follow the World Cup on your smartphone over the next four weeks. We’ve taken a look at the talent available and narrowed down our squad to the most talented stars. With our World Cup Apps XI you won’t miss a single kick.
ITV1 2010 FIFA World Cup
iPhone
Watch full coverage of the action on your iPhone, with live streaming and highlights of all the matches, as well as the latest news and an interactive wallchart feature. Join the likes of Andy Townsend, Jim Beglin and Gareth Southgate for their expert analysis… or you can watch with the sound turned down if you prefer.
iPundit
iPhone
This app developed for Thomson Sport enables you to show off your footballing knowledge.Predict the results of every game and then track your progress in a league table as you bid for bragging rights against your mates.
Official England Football
iPhone
You shouldn’t expect any juicy insider gossip from the Official England Football app – head over to Twitter for that – but for the officially sanctioned word on injuries, red cards and penalty shootouts this app is a must-have.
World DroidCup
Android
Don’t worry about filling in your World Cup wallchart when World DroidCup will do a better job. The design may be a little gaudy but the app will keep you up to date with all the scores and standings throughout the competition in an easily digestible form.
Virtual Vuvuzela
iPhone/Android
Love them or hate them, the Vuvuzela are set to become the soundtrack to the World Cup. A metre-long blowing horn, they are popular among crowds at football matches in South Africa. And now for less than a pound you can recreate the big match atmosphere in your front room with your very own virtual foghorn.
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Hi Andy, here’s one more. You can get the games on the go LIVE! http://www.orb.com/orblive_soccer Download Orb Live to your iPhone, iPad or Android and then be able to stream ESPN3 to your phone, it is a $9.99 app, with no monthly subscription. You will also need to download Orb MyCast (FREE) to your PC or Mac. Check it out in the NY Times http://nyti.ms/aSOmqQ.
Unrelated but interesting, considering that only Brazil has been able to win the Fifa World Cup outside of its own continent – what could that mean for this year?