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You Can Stream the Olympics Live on your Android

PSafe Newsroom — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:39:35 +0000

The 2016 Olympic Games began in Rio de Janeiro on August 5. We know you’re pumped. But you can’t stop living your life until the games end on August 21.

Luckily, the NBC Sports app streams all of the Olympics coverage from NBC, MSNBC, and other channels. You can stream popular sporting events live from your smartphone, as well as highlights and full-event replays. The app’s only downside is limited to people who have cut the cable cord: you need a cable provider log-in to stream most of the content available. If you’ve unsubscribed from cable, you’ll need to borrow log-in credentials from a family member or friend. Once you’ve done that, navigate back to this page for an Olympic-style play-by-play of how to download and use the NBC Sports app on your phone.

Downloading the App

Search for the “NBC Sports” app in the Google Play store.
Download the app.
Once the app is downloaded, open it on your phone.
Once opened, the app will prompt you to enter the username and password you use with your cable provider.
Enter your credentials, and you’re in!
If you want to watch the events without sound, you can click the “CC” — or closed captioning — icon in the player control to watch events silently.

Navigating the App

The NBC Sports app has several levels of content. On top, you can scroll through live and upcoming events. Simply click on the event you want to stream. In addition to these live events, the app offers highlights and full-event replays from competitions that took place earlier in the day or week.

If you only follow certain competitions, you can scroll down to icons of your favorite sports. Say you want to follow gymnastics. First, click on the green gymnastics icon. This icon will navigate you to a gymnastics page that plays live events, lists the schedule for upcoming gymnastics events, and provides replays of events you missed. For popular events, each sports page also includes interviews and features about the athletes competing.

If you want to make sure your NBC Sports app is able to play up-to-the-minute Olympics coverage, download PSafe Total. Its Internet Booster function closes applications running in your phone’s background to speed up your Internet playback, give you browsing without lag time, and enabling you to minimize your data usage.

Google Offers an Inside Look into the 2016 Rio Olympics

PSafe Newsroom — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:08:00 +0000

Google is offering an excellent service for those who want to stay up-to-date with the array of games occurring in Rio this summer. Google offers updated information and stats on the different sports, countries, athletes, medals, and more!

Simply start by googling “Rio 2016,” and Google will present to you a table with all of the information you need. You can click on your favorite country and view the number of medals they have won. You can click on the athletes tab to look at your favorite star athletes and see how they are performing. You also won’t have to miss out on a world record, because there are official broadcasters’ highlights in over 60 countries posted on the Google program. Google has also spoken of enabling live streaming for some of the games.

Using your Android phone offers extra benefits — you can set an option that will automatically update your phone on the biggest games and medals, so you’ll always stay in the loop. Michael Phelps will hopefully keep your phone buzzing as he goes on to win 22 medals again.

Google is also offering an updated Google Maps street view of Rio so you can see popular tourist attractions such as Cristo Redentor and Praia de Copacabana right on your computer screen.

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Olympians Couldn’t Play Pokémon GO and They Were Pretty Upset

PSafe Newsroom — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 20:51:23 +0000

PokémonGO is a popular mobile augmented reality game, available for Android and iPhone users, that was released in select countries in July of this year. Unfortunately, Brazil was not one of the countries in which PokémonGO was initially released, much to the dismay of the Olympic athletes.

It was anticipated by many that the game would be available in Rio before the Olympics; however, this prediction had not come to fruition until August 3, when the game was finally released in Brazil. On Wednesday, PokémonGO reported on its Facebook page that the game was finally available for fans and visitors in Rio as well as the Olympians.

The Allure of PokémonGO

PokémonGO is a game that merges the real world and the virtual world and allows the player to explore their surroundings while searching for Pokémon. One aspect of the game that may appeal to Olympic athletes is that the player acts as a trainer of Pokémon. Unlike other mobile games, it encourages players to get out and be active while playing it. The game is free to play; although, it does contain some in-app purchases.

Olympic Athlete’s Initial Disappointment

When they arrived in Brazil, many Olympic athletes thought they could have fun exploring the Olympic Village while seeking out Pokémon. If only the new game had made it to Brazil in time for the summer games. Many Olympic athletes expressed their disappointment over the fact that they could not get the game at Olympic Park. Some athletes, however, had stated that the lack of PokémonGO freed up more time for training.

The disappointment of athletes and others about the lack of PokémonGO in Brazil ended on Wednesday August 3. The game had made it to Brazil just in time for the opening ceremonies on August 5. Now, athletes can use this popular mobile game to help commemorate their experiences at the Olympic games by capturing and training Pokémon to be high quality virtual athletes.

Apps to Get You Pumped For Rio 2016

PSafe Newsroom — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 20:06:41 +0000

Let your Android be your ticket to the Rio Olympics. Check out these awesome apps to get your phone in top shape for the games!

1. Rio 2016

You don’t have to wait until the games begin in August to follow a good relay— the Olympic torch relay began on April 21st and continues until the opening ceremony on August 5th. Thanks to the Rio 2016 app, you can follow the torch through every twist and turn of its Brazilian journey. Learn about the torchbearers and the history of the Olympic torch, or view real-time photos and videos of the relay itself and associated street celebrations.

2. The Olympics- Official App

Want to relive the “miracle on ice” from the 1980 Lake Placid games? How about the Fierce Five’s team gymnastics victory in London 2012? Turn your phone into an Olympics archive with The Olympics- Official App. Photos and videos of every buzzer beater, stuck landing, and overtime goal, will have you sitting at the edge of your seat with anticipation while watching the Rio 2016 games. This app also gives you access to results and records for all sports, from all games, as well as the most up-to-date news and information regarding Rio and future host cities.

3. NBC Olympics & NBC Sports Live Extra

The summer games only happen every four years, so you don’t want to miss any of the action. Thankfully, with NBC Olympics and NBC Sports Live Extra, you never have to. Check out the NBC Olympics app for athlete profiles, live results, and video highlights with expert analysis. The best part? The app provides TV and streaming schedules, with direct linking to NBC Sports Live Extra for live streaming coverage, so you can witness every gold medal moment from your Android, wherever you are!

4. Rio 2016 Social Hub

Ever wonder what life in Olympic Village is like, or how olympians celebrate victories? An awesome way to get a behind the scenes look at the daily lives of your favorite athletes is to follow their social media accounts. With Rio 2016 Social Hub, you can consolidate the Facebook, Twitter and Instagram feeds of your favorite athletes in one place. Search by sport, team, or Olympic year to create a unique and diverse (and athletic!) feed.

Ready, Set, Rio!

Make sure you’re connected to the games before the Olympic torch is lit! Your android makes it easier than ever to witness every moment and support your team. If all this talk of olympians and athletes is motivating you to hit the gym, check out these fabulous fitness apps!