MONTREAL – RDS Go has become the most downloaded sports app in Quebec after surpassing 500,000 downloads on iPhones, iPads, iPod touches and Android devices, the French-language sports service said.
RDS Go generates over 30% of visits to RDS’s various digital platforms, representing 4 million visits last month alone. The app provides 24/7 access to the channel’s sports experts, all videos available on RDS.ca plus information, stats and social media content. It also allows subscribers of RDS TV channels to view select programming live or on demand.
The new RDS Go application for the Apple Watch (pictured), downloadable now from the App Store, is compatible with the iPhone 5/5c/5s or 6/6 Plus/6s using iOS version 8 or later, and allows users to receive real-time scores from major sports leagues (NHL, NFL, CFL, MLB, MLS, LHJMQ), right on their wrist.
“It’s an achievement to reach the 500,000 download mark with the RDS GO app, but first and foremost, it shows that we’re moving in the right direction in order to meet the needs of our fans", said Bell Media’s head of digital – French-language services and sports Martin Ceré, in the news release. “We’re always seeking to maximize digital possibilities for the benefit of fans and to continue meeting their constantly evolving consumption preferences, which is why the RDS GO app is now available for the Apple Watch.”
