Apple will update the Apple Sports app today ahead of the start of the NHL and NBA playoffs. Apple notes that this update brings additional information tailored for the NHL and NBA playoffs as the season winds down, keeping fans in the know during the most important time of the year.
The NBA and NHL, on the other hand, are both getting new features that bring playoff series and power rankings for all of the teams in the league. As per the release notes shared for the update by Apple:
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| Apple Sports App Updated |
Playoff Tracking: Keep an eye on every NHL and NBA playoff series with in-depth matchup coverage, game results, and series progress. Like game schedules, scores, and highlights.
- Improved Rankings – The app will update the bracket and standings throughout the playoffs so users can have a better understanding of where each team is at in the postseason.
- Detailed Player Stats — Keep up with your favorite players on a game-by-game basis with the most detailed player statistics yet.
- Latest News and Expert Analysis: The playoff update covers the newest news, expert commentaries, and analysis of the playoffs, allowing users to have access to all the latest developments and insights.
- Performance and Stability Improvements: under-the-hood performance and stability enhancements that help the app run smoother.
The Apple Sports app, which was initially launched in February, allows users to quickly and conveniently access real-time scores and updates for a wide variety of sports. In March, the app received a significant upgrade that included additional data for NCAA March Madness and compatibility with MLB scores and updates.
Some key features of the Apple Sports app include:
Customizable Alerts: The app lets you turn on alerts for your preferred team and sports, so you will never miss a sports moment ever again.
In-Depth Coverage: Detailed Coverage of Top Competitions: The app categorizes the best competitions in the world, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB and others, with the full range of services: statistics of the sport, life scores of games, reviews of the past and future, as well as detailed articles.
Interactive Widgets: Add interactive widgets to your home screen for quick score updates
Apple Sports app (free to download via the App Store) Gone are the days and welcome Sportsurge, the new favorite of sports lovers because of its simple interface and robust features.
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