Free Discovery Channel Application for Android

Discovery Communications has announced the launch of a new Discovery Channel application for mobile devices powered by the Android platform, giving fans even greater access to the network’s compelling content. The latest addition to Discovery Channel’s mobile offerings features a robust collection of video clips from the network’s most popular content from MYTHBUSTERS and MAN VS.WILD to DEADLIEST CATCH and SHARK WEEK.

In addition to video from top series, the Discovery Channel application for Android offers a collection of quizzes, photo galleries, programming schedules and videos from Discovery News, as well the ability to browse and purchase DVDs and other Discovery products at DiscoveryStore.com. The Discovery Channel application is available for download free from Android Market. The app was designed and built by mobile video leader Rhythm NewMedia.

The launch of the Discovery Channel application for Android is a part of Discovery’s broad portfolio of mobile services, which includes short-form content and long-form episodes of popular titles through distribution partnerships with the majority of mobile video services including V Cast and MobiTV; a collection of Smartphone apps including the Discovery Channel app for iPhone and iPod touch, a top-ranked entertainment app; and direct-to-consumer mobile websites for multiple brands including Discovery Channel, TLC, and Animal Planet, available at discoverymobile.com.