Here at SureFire we are all getting fired up for the Vancouver Olympics just like the rest of the country. Our hearts are soaring with pride over the current medal status and the great effort put in by all those who are involved at the games. But to keep in touch with what is current while maintaining our top level customer support to our clients, we depend on apps while on the go. [Disclaimer: I use an iPhone because the apps are just really, really cool but other mobile devices may have similar options.]
Currently on my iPhone to keep me in touch I have the Vancouver 2010 Guide brought to you by Bell. This is a Free app that gives me the following categories to browse through:
- Schedule
- Events
- Venues
- Headlines (including medal count)
- Favourites
Great Feature: For each event that is on the schedule, there is a explanation for how the event works. This could be very helpful in explaining that in curling when they say they are throwing the rock, they are really just sliding along the ice.
The other very fun app that I have is the CowBell app from Bell (Free). Just shake it and you have a great noise maker. Perfect whether you are at the games or participating from your couch. Bell has also made this accessible to BlackBerry users, but you will need to press a button for the ringing (not quite as much fun).
The CowBell 2010 1.1 App ($0.99) combines the functionality of both of the above PLUS you can customize the flag design of your cowbell (Bell’s just has their logo on it). I personally prefer Free, but convenience is nice.
CTV has their own app, but so far the reviews are not so great if you go for the free version. The tone so far is that you can get a lot further with other free apps than CTVs. NBC also has an app, but not all functionality is available in Canada.
Greg Gazin on www.canoe.ca has a blog that lists 11 apps for the 2010 games. Check it out.
What apps are you using to keep up-to-date at the Olympics? Let us know. Leave a comment.
Posted by ljervis 
