CNN & ESPN apps now on the new Nokia Lumia Windows Phone

While hardware has dominated the headlines this week, what’s also new is that Nokia Lumia owners are going to be treated to some exclusive apps that Nokia has developed in conjunction with its partners.

The CNN for Windows Phone app will appear first and exclusively on Nokia Lumia smartphones.

They have got a longstanding relationship with CNN, as readers may recall, with the network making use of our 3D Maps during coverage of events like last year’s royal wedding. We also introduced a Symbian CNN app last year, with access to the network’s innovative iReport citizen journalism network.

Now the app will appear on Lumia smartphones in the States. It will feature the ability to customise your news to your tastes and location, and you can also pin sections of the app to your home screen as automatically updating Live Tiles.

The ESPN Sports Hub app will also appear first and exclusively for Nokia Lumia owners. The app will be fully customisable to cover the sports and the teams you follow, with a simple swipe taking users between news, scores, video and analysis.

Look forward to more exclusive apps for Nokia Lumia owners soon, in addition to the 50,000+ available from the Marketplace.