BBC Sport launches live match updates for World Cup
L'essentiel
- BBC Sport is launching live match updates for the World Cup, allowing users to see scores directly on their phone's lock screen via the BBC Sport app.
- Updates will be available for Apple and Android devices, providing real-time scores from an hour before kick-off until the match concludes.
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The World Cup is commencing, with BBC Sport providing comprehensive coverage across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This includes live TV, highlights, analysis, and reaction.
The World Cup is here and BBC Sport will be keeping you up to date on all the action in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
From live TV coverage to highlights, analysis and reaction, our dedicated team will ensure you don't miss a kick from the biggest World Cup yet.
And there's more - the BBC is launching live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every match wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
All you need to do is make sure you have the BBC Sport app downloaded on your phone and with just a few taps, you'll receive real-time updates on your lock screen. Simply follow your favourite team and we'll do the rest.
On Apple devices, live match updates will appear automatically when your team is is playing, keeping you up to date as the match unfolds.
On Android, you'll need to opt in to notifications in your settings in order for live match updates to appear*.
You will receive updates from about an hour before kick-off and they will disappear automatically from your lock screen after the match has finished.
You can turn off live match updates at any time without needing to unfollow your favourite teams.
Questions ouvertes
- What is the specific name of the BBC Sport app feature for lock screen updates?
- Are there any data usage implications for these live updates?
- Will this feature be available for other sporting events in the future?
