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Apple has unveiled a cutting-edge sports app, Apple Sports, available for download in the Apple Store.
Contrary to entering the sports betting industry, Apple focuses on providing an enriched experience for sports enthusiasts.
The app, featuring a simplified interface, delivers live odds through a collaboration with DraftKings, offering moneyline, total points, and spread information for each team upon clicking a matchup.
One standout feature of Apple Sports is its emphasis on speed, leveraging real-time, play-by-play data from various technology providers.
This approach distinguishes Apple from established competitors like ESPN and CBS Sports, ensuring faster updates than televised games.
Apple Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue, highlighted the app's dedication to the concept of live, simplicity, and speed, backed by extensive engineering efforts.
The app's user-friendly interface, offering a clutter-free experience, sets it apart.
Users can customize settings to toggle live odds on or off, tailoring the app to their preferences.
Apple Sports aims to attract users with its straightforward design, allowing them to follow their favorite teams and leagues for instant updates effortlessly.
The app focuses on popular in-season sports such as NBA, NHL, and men's and women's college basketball.
Professional soccer enthusiasts can enjoy scores from various leagues, including MLS, Premier League, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and Liga MX. MLB and its teams are already part of the favorites list, with NFL, college football, and additional leagues anticipated in future updates.
Apple Sports' integration with Apple TV is noteworthy, seamlessly connecting users to live streaming apps when they wish to watch a game.
While the app currently lacks associated stories, its strategic expansion into more sports and leagues positions Apple Sports as a game-changer in the dynamic world of sports apps.
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