Great news for all who are from the UK. BBC has an Android OS application in the works and it is expected to be available very soon in the Android Market. This application will aim to deliver the full BBC news experience bringing not only news but also sports and there is a chance that the iplayer ( which is a video service that allows you to catch up on news you missed) will also be included.
Some key features of the news application are:
* Breaking news, updated throughout the day
* Blogs, analysis and commentary, with the distinct BBC voice
* Video and audio content from the BBC News channel and other BBC sources
* Personalisation, the ability to create a personal news experience
* User-generated content, the ability to send comments and pictures direct to the newsroom
Sport application Features:
* Live text commentary along with distinct BBC voice
* Participation: integration with 606, and the BBC sport blogs
* User-generated content, submission of comments via SMS
* Listen live to Radio 5 Live commentary
* Receive up-to-the-minute scores and league information
* Video and audio content: integration with Radio 5 Live, plus video clips (subject to rights availability)
* Personalisation: selection of your teams and clubs
iplayer Features:
* Live TV and radio
* New personalisation features
* Improved user experience: enhanced interface using the latest applicatoin gestures and transitions
These applications should hit the Android market around May for the UK and the rest of the world. iplayer will be exclusive to UK.
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