Samsung gets into Olympic spirit

Samsung Electronics have opened a ‚”London 2012‚” section in the Samsung Apps marketplace. In this section, users will be able to download a range of apps specifically tailored to keep them up to date with the progress of the games.

Says Craige Fleischer, Director of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics South Africa: ‚”We have created a specific ‚’London 2012′ section on the App store which not only provides consumers with the opportunity to access the latest information and guides while in London for the Olympic Games, but for those who aren’t as fortunate to be attending the Olympics, they can access all the latest game information and activities at the click of a button allowing them to be part of the Olympic action.‚”

‚’The London 2012′ is a pocket guide to the Games! All Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet owners will have access to all of this and more, with some of the apps included, but not limited to:

London 2012 – Official Mobile Game (Lite)

This app allows you to play the Official London 2012 Olympic Game on your smart phone! Get ready for the London 2012 Olympic Games, train the ultimate athlete and compete in 4 fast paced events 100m sprint, 110m hurdles, 100m freestyle, double trap. Additionally, you also get to train and customise your athlete. Easy to play difficult to master, all while enjoying authentic London 2012 Olympic venues.

Coca-Cola My Beat Maker

This app allows you to combine Olympic sport related musical beats to make music that you can share on Facebook. Be creative and make a melody using your movements, so bust out your own loops and beats based on the official Coca-Cola anthem for the London 2012 Olympic Games. When your beat is ready, upload and share it to The Global Beat the biggest musical collaboration ever!

Around the Rings – Olympic News

Keep up with the latest news about the Olympics from Around the Rings, the world’s leading source of news about the Olympic Games. ATR is required reading for the Olympic Movement and your best source for Olympic news and the London 2012 Games. Reporting on the scene of virtually every important event on the Olympic calendar, ATR’s information is accurate, contextual and immediate because they know the players, and who and what is important.

‚”As the worldwide Olympic partner for wireless communications equipment and a presenting partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, we encourage everyone to celebrate the Olympics by creating inspiring and memorable experiences for everyone around the world. Technology is the unifying factor and with the GALAXY S III, Samsung’s Olympic Games phone during the London 2012 Games, London 2012 becomes ‚’Everyone’s Olympic Games,‚” concludes Fleischer.

For more information on London 2012 and all the Olympic related apps please visit: http://www.samsungapps.com/.

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