Live stream your favorite events and watch full replays and highlights after the fact. Search by zip code to see a complete schedule for the entire games and what channels to watch. Live video is limited to US cable subscribers but everyone can watch highlights and sign up for push notifications to receive customized alerts and reminders about upcoming competitions. iOS, Android, WP 8
Follow the latest social media updates from all your favorite Olympians. The Olympic Athletes’ Hub pulls in updates from thousands of past and present Olympians' Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds. You can filter feeds by sport, team or individual athlete and see the latest Olympics topics trending on Twitter. Connect your own social media accounts and follow athletes to earn points and badges on the global leaderboard. iOS, Android
NBC’s Olympics Highlights brings you all the latest news, video highlights and social media updates straight from Sochi. Highlights go beyond just event recaps with behind the scenes footage like shots from alpine skiers’ POV cameras and performances from Shaun White’s band. You can also get in-depth news, results, standings and viewing schedules, up to the minute updates from NBC’s Sochi liveblog and personalized breaking news notifications.
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Choose your favorite country, sports and athletes and receive live updates from every competition and medal ceremony. You can also read news and Olympic history, watch video highlights, view photo galleries and buy Olympic souvenirs. iOS , Android, WP 8
If you're lucky enough to be attending the games, Sochi's official guide is a must-have for all the information you need to plan your stay. From the latest news and photos, to last-minute ticket sales and detailed maps and routes around the Olympic Park, spectators and visitors alike will find all the tips they need to get around Sochi. iOS, Android, WP 8
The 2014 Winter Olympics are finally here.
Friday's opening ceremony is the first of the epic 21-day marathon of round-the-clock TV and news coverage.
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But with 15 events, spread out over three weeks, there's no way any fan can keep up with all the latest news and updates without some extra help.
So even though you may not be able to watch every second of TV (or live stream) coverage, there are plenty of apps to help you follow all your favorite athletes and events and stay on top of all the latest news from Sochi.
Check out five of our favorite Olympic apps that will keep you up to speed on everything from video highlights to social media trends and breaking news updates.
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