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Keith186 · 10-08-2011 04:16PM

Must check that out.

Got a similar app for goals, sounds a bit like the ESPN goals one.

Its called soccerpulse.

Only briefly tested it, looks like someone manually makes a directory of matches and goals and links them into online videos.
Doubt it'd be as good as the ESPN one. Tried and failed to get that last year.
Still, better than nothing.

kearneybobs · 10-08-2011 05:07PM

Boooourns wrote: »

I'm trying to get my hands on ESPN GOALS app which is free but it won't let me install it as the 'not available in Ireland' message comes up, is there anyway around this?
It shows all the goals from 5.15pm onwards on Saturdays.

Digital Spy are saying that it will go free to all eligible before the start of the season.

ESPN has signed an integrated sponsorship agreement with Bet365 that will allow users of the ESPN Goals mobile app to place bets on football action.

Earlier in the month, the Disney-owned broadcaster announced plans to make ESPN Goals free to all users, offering near-live video footage of all action and goals from the English Premier League on mobile devices. The app will be funded by adverts and sponsorship.

Ahead of the start of the new season this weekend, Bet365 has agreed to become the exclusive betting partner for the mobile application. A Bet365 "bet now" button will be added to the live scores pages of ESPN Goals, directing users to the Bet365 service to place bets on football games.

Bet365 will also have a branded presence on the app loading page, plus rich-media banners throughout the app's various sections, such as match previews, fixture lists and weekend roundups.

Short Bet365 video ads will also run as pre-rolls around the app's video clips of goals and highlights, plus around the weekend roundup videos.

Alan Fagan, the group director of advertising & sponsorship sales at ESPN, said: "ESPN has a passion for serving fans and a world-class ability to deliver value to advertisers.

"Our arrangement with Bet365 demonstrates our ability to offer brands integrated, innovative and relevant advertising solutions, connecting them with football fans whether its on the TV screen or mobile device."

Before the start of the new Premier League season this weekend, ESPN Goals will become available at no cost to football fans via Apple iTunes, Android Market, Nokia's OVI Store, the Blackberry App World and Windows Phone Marketplace.

ESPN will offer live TV coverage of 23 Premier League games in the coming season, starting with Newcastle's clash against Arsenal on August 13.

smoochie06 · 10-08-2011 06:09PM

Anyone know if there is an app for Fantasy Premier League?

kearneybobs · 10-08-2011 06:15PM

smoochie06 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is an app for Fantasy Premier League?

I would love to see that happen.

Marty McFly · 10-08-2011 06:41PM

kearneybobs wrote: »

I would love to see that happen.

+1 on that suprised it hasnt been done yet, as it would be hugely popular and be so handy aswell.

kearneybobs · 10-08-2011 06:51PM

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

+1 on that suprised it hasnt been done yet, as it would be hugely popular and be so handy aswell.

It's available in the UK, just not over here. hopefully coming soon enough

RichyX · 11-08-2011 12:56PM

smoochie06 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is an app for Fantasy Premier League?

There was an unofficial one that you need to pay for if you actually want to do anything.

BenEadir · 11-08-2011 01:56PM

smoochie06 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is an app for Fantasy Premier League?

Not as good as an app but m.fantasy.premierleague.com says it will be available before kick off on Saturday. They're cutting it tight!!!

WealthyB · 11-08-2011 02:53PM

BTW if anyone has an English SIM Card (the Sim does not need to be live, only so Android can read the country code from the SIM) you can download "ESPN Goals" for free for the next while. It was £3.99 a month last season or £30 for the season.

http://www.espn.co.uk/espn/sport/site/goals.html

EDit: oops should have read the previous post on this subject, apologies

smoochie06 · 11-08-2011 06:46PM

BenEadir wrote: »

smoochie06 wrote: »

Anyone know if there is an app for Fantasy Premier League?

Not as good as an app but m.fantasy.premierleague.com says it will be available before kick off on Saturday. They're cutting it tight!!!

Used that last season. It was ok. I just thought there might be an app out for it. Cheers

cullenswood · 11-08-2011 08:39PM

smoochie06 wrote: »

Used that last season. It was ok. I just thought there might be an app out for it. Cheers

Mobile site up and running now

Shandon · 14-08-2011 05:33PM

kearneybobs wrote: »

Digital Spy are saying that it will go free to all eligible before the start of the season.

Is there any way of getting this in Ireland?

kearneybobs · 14-08-2011 05:43PM

Shandon wrote: »

Is there any way of getting this in Ireland?

You can get it, but it wont work properly. i.e. no videos. So it doesn't really matter.

Shandon · 14-08-2011 11:55PM

kearneybobs wrote: »

You can get it, but it wont work properly. i.e. no videos. So it doesn't really matter.

So even if I open a UK itunes account it won't work will it?

Wonder if they will release it in Ireland or is there some issue with rights?

seanybiker · 15-08-2011 12:30AM

Everyone get big time gangster then add me on Facebook and we kick some arse. I'm level 47 with shed loads of coins etc.

WealthyB · 15-08-2011 09:14AM

kearneybobs wrote: »

You can get it, but it wont work properly. i.e. no videos. So it doesn't really matter.

Tested it over the weekend, it only works with Vodafone UK SIM inside my phone

dulpit · 15-08-2011 11:29AM

Shandon wrote: »

So even if I open a UK itunes account it won't work will it?

Wonder if they will release it in Ireland or is there some issue with rights?

I think you might have a bit of difficulty in downloading apps on a UK iTunes account for an android phone... :pac:

WealthyB · 15-08-2011 11:32AM

dulpit wrote: »

I think you might have a bit of difficulty in downloading apps on a UK iTunes account for an android phone... :pac:

Yeah, Apple can't get anything right

kearneybobs · 15-08-2011 11:40AM

dulpit wrote: »

I think you might have a bit of difficulty in downloading apps on a UK iTunes account for an android phone... :pac:

It's also available on itunes, as an iOS app too. It just wont work in the Rep of Ireland. So it's useless trying to get the app.
Mind you, now that I have it I find it to be a great app. There's a minute by minute ticker and team line-ups in the app too. Useful for Fantasy Football to see if any of your players are playing or sitting on the bench.

Keith186 · 15-08-2011 11:58AM

I watched some goals on soccerpulse there last night. Not as good as the ESPN goals app would be if it worked but its better than nothing.

It has a lot more leagues than just the EPL too.

Patsy fyre · 02-09-2011 05:27PM

Keith186 wrote: »

I watched some goals on soccerpulse there last night. Not as good as the ESPN goals app would be if it worked but its better than nothing.

It has a lot more leagues than just the EPL too.

Any more news on ESPN goals ? Still not available in the market!

Dempsey · 02-09-2011 06:10PM

This has probably been asked alot but I'll ask again....

What is the best app for getting the best out of your battery, explaining what options to use to improve battery and what compromises to use if you need certain functionality on your phone etc.

There are alot of options on the phone and I'm not sure what I need on/off.

lewis · 02-09-2011 06:49PM

Dempsey wrote: »

This has probably been asked alot but I'll ask again....

What is the best app for getting the best out of your battery, explaining what options to use to improve battery and what compromises to use if you need certain functionality on your phone etc.

There are alot of options on the phone and I'm not sure what I need on/off.

There really is`nt any apps out there for that, yeah there are battery calibration ones and what not but the best thing you can do is use your phone the way you want to, by what ever means then you`ll know how much an app consumes, adjust usage from there.

There`s no use in trying to save battery from not using appa to there full, no point in having a smart phone then.

The main things you should look out for battery consumption are of course the ROM it self, then modem and finally your kernel, all can be changed and tested to see how they fair on the battery life.

There was a stage I did try minimise battery use by having little to no widgets/sync accounts and I even themed the whole phone with a black and white theme, but I was kidding myself...

Dempsey · 02-09-2011 06:56PM

I'm not looking to go minimalist, just save battery life where it is possible to do so without a huge effect on functionality.

Paparazzo · 02-09-2011 07:08PM

Can anyone suggest a good Twitter app? I'm using the official one, but you can't seem to view replies to tweets. Like when you're online you just click the tweet and you can view all the replies. There's a good few twitter apps out there, which one is the best?

I need to know what Stephen Fry is having for lunch!

Professey Chin · 02-09-2011 07:18PM

A lot of people rank Plume as the best.
Tweetcaster is highly regarded too.
I always keep the official one installed too cause I like the push notifications

lewis · 02-09-2011 08:11PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I'm not looking to go minimalist, just save battery life where it is possible to do so without a huge effect on functionality.

Then do UV, that`s all I`ve got...

s_carnage · 02-09-2011 08:40PM

Paparazzo wrote: »

Can anyone suggest a good Twitter app? I'm using the official one, but you can't seem to view replies to tweets. Like when you're online you just click the tweet and you can view all the replies. There's a good few twitter apps out there, which one is the best?

I need to know what Stephen Fry is having for lunch!

Tried a few but find TweetDeck the best.

Kenny Logins · 02-09-2011 09:05PM

s_carnage wrote: »

Tried a few but find TweetDeck the best.

Have to agree, I tried a good few too but have stuck with TweetDeck.

Jackobyte · 02-09-2011 10:13PM

Dempsey wrote: »

I'm not looking to go minimalist, just save battery life where it is possible to do so without a huge effect on functionality.

Juice Defender/Ultimate Juice I suppose. But be careful with it. I know it exacerbates a WiFi issue on my Galaxy Ace.

Mega Chin wrote: »

A lot of people rank Plume as the best.
Tweetcaster is highly regarded too.
I always keep the official one installed too cause I like the push notifications

I've only tried Twidroyd and the Official App. Twidroyd can check for tweets in the background, and will notify you if a new tweet comes in.

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