Apppli's Cricket World Cup 2011 Hits No.1!

Online, January 21, 2011 (Newswire.com) - With over 5000 downloads since its release last week, Apppli's Cricket World Cup 2011 Android app has been propelled to the top spot of App Brain's prestigious Hot Sports App category. A triumph in itself, Cricket World Cup 2011's achievement is all the more special when you consider that the Cricket World Cup does not even start for another month!

Boasting an average 5 star rating already, what exactly about this app is setting the cricket and android communities alight?

David Reid, Partner at Apppli and cricket addict, attributes the app's success to the passion of the cricket fans themselves. 'The Cricket World Cup is by far the most exciting event in the cricket calendar. Our team of cricket addicts focused on how our app could really make the World Cup come alive for fans worldwide who don't want to miss a second of the action.'

From live cricket news, scores and commentary to tailor-made reminders and notifications, Apppli's Cricket World Cup 2011 covers every aspect of the game. However the most innovative feature of the app is how it embraces social media, recognising how for the first time Twitter feeds and Facebook debates can add vital layers to the Cricket World Cup experience.

Download Cricket World Cup 2011 now for free: http://bit.ly/eP94YB. For exclusive offers, join us at http://www.facebook.com/CricketAddicts

About the Cricket World Cup, 2011: The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup will be the tenth Cricket World Cup. Hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, 14 national cricket teams will compete between February and April, playing live cricket under the ODI format to achieve the highest cricket score and be crowned champions. Millions of cricket addicts worldwide are expected to tune in to watch the cricket live and follow their favourite team's live cricket scores. The opening ceremony will take place on 17th February, two days before the tournament starts.

About Apppli: Based in London, Apppli defines, designs and develops world-class, bespoke mobile and web applications. Apppli's digital expertise and enthusiasm for innovation combined with our commitment to developing market leading solutions within time and budget makes us a natural fit for entrepreneurial businesses and high growth start ups.

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