For most of us Cric Info is the primary source for cricket updates and while on the go they do offer a mobile app. However, the mobile app is usually very buggy and crashes quite frequently. Therefore most users resort to just opening up Cric info’s mobile website which gets the job done.
The folks at ESPN however have thankfully released an update aimed not only to resolve these issues but revamp the whole UI, in an attempt to make it more navigable and user friendly. For iOS devices, they have added support for widgets amongst other features.
The complete list of changes include:
- A revamped UI
- An exclusive section of World Cup 2015
- iOS 8 Widget support
- Matches page with calendar
- Match Archives section
- Summary view in commentary section to get instant ball by ball updates
- Ability to comment on Cric Info articles using ESPN login
- Performance improvements
- Most wanted section which is synonymous to most viewed players
- Native Share
The new UI feels really snappy on iOS 6 Plus, a lot more clearly laid out and intuitive. Lets see how the app performs during the World Cup. Focus is going to be on stability and commentary/scoring interface.
Download the iOS app from iTunes using the link below:
Description:
The official ESPNcricinfo cricket app is the only app that you would need to keep yourself updated with the latest scores, breaking-stories, player statistics, records, rankings, exclusive content from the best writers, audio, video and much more – this is just the perfect personal Cricket companion. What more could any sports fan ask for? We have developed this app keeping fans like you in mind. The full feature list includes: - Instant scores and updates on all the cricketing action from around the world with ball by ball commentary and full match coverage including news, videos, photos among others. - Breaking news and analysis across hundreds of leagues and teams. - Add and remove favorite teams quickly and easily for a customized experience. - Love reading about cricket? Read from the finest writers in the game in our Features and Blogs. - Enriched matches section to easily access results and fixtures by month, team, series and type. - All the alert options you need: never miss another wicket, milestone, game start/end or tidbit of breaking news. - Watch and listen to the latest ESPNcricinfo video and audio podcasts. - Engaging content including snippets, stands among others. - Compare player statistics and view player profile across teams. - Ability to add content to favourites in the app. - Adding fixtures to calendar to be reminded of that match you were looking forward to. - Share content with friends. Many more interesting features to keep you hooked to the game of cricket. We wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. Discover them yourself. Visit our website http://www.espncricinfo.com and follow us at @ESPNcricinfo on Twitter and like us at http://www.facebook.com/Cricinfo for the latest updates. Our goal is your satisfaction and we make every effort to offer the best experience. We would also love to hear from you. For thoughts, problems or even praise, write to us at feedback_mobileapps@espn.com or use the feedback section inside the app.Release Notes:
The all new redesigned ESPNcricinfo app offers an unmatched experience covering the game of cricket. The highlights of this World Cup 2015 update include:- A completely redesigned app from the bottom up with an intuitive and easy to use user interface.
- An exclusive World Cup 2015 section covering the countdown, travel and timeline of the event.
- Support for widgets on iOS 8 for quick updates.
- Matches page with calendar and rich enhanced filters to access all matches.
- Feeling nostalgic? - Check the match archives that let you access scores from matches across years.
- Summary view in commentary to get instant access to ball by ball updates of the entire match for that snappy mobile experience.
- Ability to comment on articles using the ESPNcricinfo login.
- Highly responsive with many performance improvements. We sent any little delay that you might have faced back to the pavilion.
- 'Most Wanted' section to view the most viewed players of the last 3 days.
- Native share.
