...most talked about #Android app in the last 24hrs was: Times Square Official Ball App http://t.co/PJyU81c3... Read More

...@AppStoreHQ: The most talked about #Android app in the last 24hrs was: Times Square Official Ball App http://t.co/PJyU81c3... Read More

...with an Android device in hand may want to check out the official Times Square ball drop app. The app is available in the Android Market, will ru... Read More

What would New Year’s be without the traditional Times Square party? People in New York City have been watching the ball drop at midnight for more than a hundred years, and millions from all over the U.S. have been glued to their TV screens for decades to catch a glimpse of the action. This year, the party is once again live streamed online as well, and mobile apps for Android and iOS come in handy if you don’t want to miss it while on the go. Here’s how to watch the New Year’s celebration at Times Square live online and on your phone: Related research and analysis from GigaOM Pro:Subscriber content. Sign up for a free trial. Read More

What would New Year’s be without the traditional Times Square party? People in New York City have been watching the ball drop at midnight for more than a hundred years, and millions from all over the U.S. have been glued to their TV screens for decades to catch a glimpse of the action. This year, the party is once again live streamed online as well, and mobile apps for Android and iOS come in handy if you don’t want to miss it while on the go. Here’s how to watch the New Year’s celebration at Times Square live online and on your phone: Related research and analysis from GigaOM Pro:Subscriber content. Sign up for a free trial. Read More

People across the globe ring in the new year in a variety of ways, but one of the most iconic celebrations occurs in New York’s Times Square as the Waterford Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball descends at the stroke of midnight amid a teeming crowd of revelers. It’s a moment no one should miss, and thanks to the release of an official app in the Android Market, no smartphone owner will be left out. With the app, users can read up on the history of the event, share photos that could be selected for display in Times Square, and stream the ceremony live. Those attending the event can check in via the app, and for the rest there is a customizable countdown clock. You can even send a virtual kiss to your New Year’s sweetie. Head over to the Android Market to download the app now. Read More

Taking the whole “there’s an app for that” to a whole new level, Countdown Entertainment has provided a way for us to be fully in the know-how this year when everyone’s favorite New Year’s event kicks off.  If you can’t make it to Time Square this year to watch the ever famous Waterford Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball drop, we’ve got the next best thing for you.  The official release of the Time Square app allows you to read up on the history of the event, share photos and even stream the event live all from your smartphone.  You can “check in” via the app, use a customizable countdown clock and even send a virtual kiss to a loved one while ringing in the new year.  If you’re ready for the download, you can head on over to the Android Market or check out the QR code below as well.  Hit the Read More