Apple today announced several new features and changes to its Sports app on iPhone.
According to Apple, starting with iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the Apple Sports app will offer Live Activities for every team and league available in the app, with live scores and play-by-play information at a glance on the iPhone lock screen, dynamic islands on new models, and Apple Watch.
Apple added that live activity will no longer be available in the Apple TV app in iOS 18.
Apple said its Sports app has also been optimized for the latest NFL and college football seasons. The app now offers “quick access to scoring drives displayed alongside footage of every game,” as well as a new dynamic drive tracker that “allows fans to visualize the ball's location on the field at any time,” the press release said.
Additionally, Apple said the app will be updated with new drop-down navigation and improved search functionality later this year.
Apple Sports offers scores and more for the following leagues:
- NFL
- NCAAF
- MLS
- Major League Baseball
- NBA
- WNBA
- NCAA Basketball (Men's and Women's)
- NHL
- Northwest
- Premier League
- Bundesliga
- La Liga
- Liga MX
- League One
- Serie A
Apple said additional leagues, including the Champions League and Europa League, will be made available on the app in the future.
Apple Sports is a free app available on the App Store.
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