Great apps that focus in on Sochi for the Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia are Here are in full swing and here are the official apps to keep you up to date in Canada. All of these are available on the iOS App Store. 

CBC Olympics

The CBC Olympics app provides you with full, wide-ranging, dynamic and real-time coverage of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games, including live streaming of all Olympic competitions. This is the best option for live or near realtime viewing.

Sochi 2014 Results (ANO Organizing Committee)

The official Sochi 2014 Results application provides full details of the sports program of the XXII Olympic Winter Games and XI Paralympic Winter Games.

Install the application and follow the medal races in real time. Get quick and easy access to the competition schedule and results. Choose the country you’re supporting, compile your information ticker of selected topics and be alerted with the latest news of your favorite athletes! Sochi 2014 Results is your personal media center for the Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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Flappy Bird App to go extinct as developer aims to take it down

Highly addictive and constantly at the top of the iOS App Store as well as Google Play, Flappy Bird might get taken down by its owner and developer because it is getting too much attention. Explaining that the surge in popularity of the app has led to unwanted attention,  developer Dong Nguyen has gone on Twitter and said he wants to take the game down from the app store. "Give me peace," Nguyen stated, pointing out that the press has been giving the app too much attention. Nguyen plans to focus on other games and isn't interested in the future of Flappy Bird.

Source:MacRumors.com

Travel apps to get you there with ease

Written by Sonya Davidson 

I know, the winter has been brutal and it’s only January. Luckily I’ve got a few dangling carrots to keep me from spiraling into the deep bowels of back-to-back episodes of Modern Family. I think I’ve seen every episode …four times.

If you're like me and in travel planning mode, it's a good time to download some useful apps that may make your journey a little more efficient and pleasant!

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Windows Phone gets Xbox video and Music Apps

Xbox video and Music apps are now available on Windows Phone. The apps were recently made available and enable users to purchase and stream movies and TV shows from the Xbox Network. Any media you rent or purchase can be watched offline at your convenience (ideal for upcoming holiday travels). HD video is not yet supported on mobile but that's hopefully coming soon.