In The Daily’s App Watch section, they describe the Discovery Channel HD for iPad app as “just…awesome”. The app allows you to catch clips of its hit shows such as “Life”, Mythbusters” and “Deadliest Catch”. What helps make this app so interesting is the many personalities that are integrated into the app, such as Bear Grylls, who subjects himself to self-torture to showcase survival techniques and Mike Rowe who willingly takes on any gross job. An additional bonus is that you can check out upcoming episode schedules.
If you haven’t already, download the Discovery Channel HD for iPad app, featured as the #1 iPad app in iTunes and now in The Daily. Bottle Rocket is happy to be a part of such a successful app!
On Friday, March 4, 2011, Discovery Channel HD became the top free iPad app on the entire iTunes App Store, a mere three days after its debut. The interactive app, developed by Bottle Rocket Apps, complements Discovery Channel’s award-winning programs and offers fully integrated social TV check-in.
The Discovery Channel App for iPad brings fans greater access to their favorite programs and real-life characters with a collection of video clips from the network’s new hit series including GOLD RUSH: ALASKA, SONS OF GUNS, AUCTION KINGS and FLYING WILD ALASKA, as well as longtime fan-favorite signature series such as AMERICAN CHOPPER, DEADLIEST CATCH, MAN VS. WILD, MYTHBUSTERS and others. Fans can check in via the “I’m Watching” button to let their friends on Facebook and Twitter know what they are watching, all while getting the latest social media updates from Discovery and participating in conversations with fellow fans.
Discovery fans love the new app. One App Store reviewer summed it up this way: “This is what the iPad was created for. It is just gorgeous to look at. A must have!”
Their new app will officially and appropriately launch mid-March at the SXSW conference in Austin, TX. This app is not just a magazine in digital form. For example, upon launch of the free app, the user is presented with two options:
Choose from all available SPIN.com content for free
Choose from current and past issues, each priced at $1.99
Opening a SPIN issue will present the user with an interactive musical experience. Each issue comes with 60+ songs, which can be played within the app, played over AirPlay or purchased through iTunes. Each song corresponds with articles of featured artists and a easy-to-use sharing tool.
Bottle Rocket was pleased to share in this joint venture with SPIN and remains excited to see the iPad app in the Apple app store.
Bottle Rocket is pleased to announce that Discovery Channel for iPad has been released to the Apple App Store.
This app complements your favorite Discovery Channel shows with beautiful imagery, social media, great content and TV schedule information based on your location.
This app includes the following features (with more to come!):
Featured & Schedule
See what’s on prime time tonight in your location
Tap the alarm clock to set a tune-in reminder
Preview the featured shows and videos
Browse Discovery Channel’s full TV schedule for up to two weeks
Shows
Watch videos and learn more about the show and cast
Browse through photos from production photography shoots
Initiate Chat sessions with show hosts and fans
Check the TV schedule for a particular show
Buy full episodes through iTunes
Tap the I’m Watching button to check in and let you’re friends on Facebook and Twitter know what you’re watching
News & Photos
Digs deep into our world’s mysteries
Explore current events and uncover the science behind the headlines
View photography from Discovery’s top shows and themes
PBS announced on January 8, 2011 the iTunes App Store debut of the PBS App for iPhone and iPod touch during its Television Critics Association press tour in Pasadena. Bottle Rocket Apps developed the app, which features more than 300 hours of free video, including full-length programs, as a custom project for PBS.
“With a huge library from nearly 360 member stations and 1500 public media producers, PBS is delivering a rich on-demand experience and is now one of the first broadcasters to bring full-length video to the iPhone,” said Jason Seiken, SVP, PBS Interactive, Product Development and Innovation. The PBS App for iPhone and iPod touch features full-length programming from FRONTLINE, PBS Newshour, and others, as well as scheduling details, previews, and a new tune-in reminder calendar that can be synced with iCal.
The PBS App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
About PBS PBS, with its nearly 360 member stations, offers all Americans — from every walk of life — the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and online content. Each month, PBS reaches 117 million people through television and 20 million people online, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’ broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12thgrade turn to PBS for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. PBS’ premier children’s TV programming and its website, pbskids.org, are parents’ and teachers’ most trusted partners in inspiring and nurturing curiosity and love of learning in children. More information about PBS is available at www.pbs.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the Internet.
About Bottle Rocket Apps Bottle Rocket Apps (www.bottlerocketapps.com) is a full-service mobile app development firm, focused on creating mission-critical, premium brand experiences on the Apple iPhone and iPad and on Android devices. The company’s apps have won numerous industry accolades for innovative and user-centered design, and frequently appear at the top of their categories on the iTunes App Store. The Bottle Rocket team of senior strategists, architects, developers and artists work their magic from the company’s offices in Dallas, Texas.
ESPN Presents: BCS Champs, the second iPad app developed by Bottle Rocket for ESPN, debuted on January 11, 2011 in the iTunes App Store, commemorating the Auburn Tigers’ championship victory over Oregon. ESPN’s BCS Champs app is the only commemorative a die-hard Auburn fan will ever need, with tons of exclusive video, hundreds of photos and expert analysis.
Hours of exclusive ESPN video, including:
A replay of the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game (available Jan. 11).
The extended SportsCenter highlight from the BCS title game.
Reaction from players and analysis from coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer.
Cameron Newton’s Heisman ceremony.
In-depth features on Newton, Nick Fairley, Michael Dyer and Coach Chizik.
Hundreds of Photographs:
Dozens of images from the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game
Photo galleries from every game of the season.
Plus:
Mel Kiper Jr’s pro prospect analysis, exclusive look-backs at the Tigers’ championship season, and our BCS trophy quiz!
At your fingertips, you will have the ability to receive:
A mixture of articles, blog posts and tweets from reporter, Bob Condotta, quarterback, Jack Locker and head coach, Steve Sarkisian.
Photo galleries of The Times’ prize-winning football photos.
Up-to-the-minute game details including date, time, opponent, television and radio stations, scores, last play summary, last score summary, game statistics, game story and game photos.
Facts and figures, including player profiles, statistics, scores and standings.
Exclusive access to fan contests and special events.
Stadium map with ticket pricing information, food and drink locations and directions.
Audio clips, including a built-in “Touchdown, Huskies!” siren and Husky barks, with a shake of the phone.
AARP has debuted their new AARP app for iPhone and iPod touch. Bottle Rocket is proud to have developed the new flagship app for AARP. The app is free for both members and non-members, and is now available for download on the Apple iTunes App Store.
AARP today announced its first foray into mobile content, with the debut of the new AARP app for iPhone and iPod touch. Bottle Rocket is proud to have developed the new flagship app for AARP. The app is free for both members and non-members, and is now available for download on the Apple iTunes App Store.
“AARP asked Bottle Rocket to create an app that offered the best coverage for the 50+ audience in categories like health, technology, travel and money,” said Calvin Carter, Bottle Rocket’s president. “We worked closely with AARP’s staff to provide a rich and engaging experience for this sophisticated user base, while at the same time maintaining an intuitively designed user interface.”
The AARP App for iPhone and iPod Touch, the launch of which was also featured in USA Today, serves as the primary hub for users to connect to AARP and its media properties. It allows users to:
keep up with the latest news relevant to the 50+ community
share their favorite content from AARP.org via Facebook, Twitter or email
watch video clips from AARP’s Inside E Street and My Generation TV shows
keep on top of the latest benefits and services available to AARP members
renew their AARP membership
carry a digital version of their AARP membership card for easy access to member activities and programs and to receive discounts on products and services from benefit providers
“We know the 50+ audience is one of the fastest growing segments using mobile devices, and our new apps will allow them to carry the best of AARP with them, no matter how far they travel from their computer,” said Sami Hassanyeh, senior vice president, AARP Digital Strategy & Operations. “Our audience is active well into their 50+ years and beyond, and AARP believes it’s important for them to have access to content that’s relevant to their community of peers, wherever they go.”
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social welfare organization with a membership that helps people age 50 and over have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and affordable to them and society as a whole.
Now you can gain access to small business tips and resources from thought leaders anywhere, anytime via the OPEN Forum® App for iPhone® from American Express, developed by Bottle Rocket.
American Express OPEN is bringing its acclaimed social networking site, OPEN Forum, to on-the-go entrepreneurs via a new mobile platform. New features include an iPhone application and an optimized mobile webpage which will give users access to actionable advice and insights from Guy Kawasaki, Henry Blodget, Anita Campbell, Mashable bloggers and more.
“Entrepreneurs are always in need of tools and resources that can help them thrive anywhere, anytime. With the new OPEN Forum mobile platform, business owners have access to expert ideas and insights needed to get the job done — whether they’re in the office, on the road, or at home.”
Launched in 2007, OPEN Forum is an online resource and networking site designed to help business owners grow their enterprises by helping forge meaningful business connections and providing access to practical information from some of the best minds in business.
“A typical day for a modern small business owner is spent on the go,” says Scott Roen, vice president at American Express OPEN. “Entrepreneurs are always in need of tools and resources that can help them thrive anywhere, anytime. With the new OPEN Forum mobile platform, business owners have access to expert ideas and insights needed to get the job done — whether they’re in the office, on the road, or at home.”
On Friday, March 4, 2011, Discovery Channel HD became the top free iPad app on the entire iTunes App Store, a mere three days after its debut. The interactive app, developed by Bottle Rocket Apps, complements Discovery Channel’s award-winning programs and offers fully integrated social TV check-in.
“With a huge library from nearly 360 member stations and 1500 public media producers, PBS is delivering a rich on-demand experience and is now one of the first broadcasters to bring full-length video to the iPhone,” said Jason Seiken, SVP, PBS Interactive, Product Development and Innovation. The PBS App for iPhone and iPod touch features full-length programming from FRONTLINE, PBS Newshour, and others, as well as scheduling details, previews, and a new tune-in reminder calendar that can be synced with iCal.
