Currently Sky TV and ESPN have the rights to the live games in the UK, but a new report is suggesting when the next round of bidding begins for these rights, both Apple and Google may make bids to boost their TV platforms.

Three companies certain to bid for the rights include Sky, ESPN, and Al Jazeera who would have the financial clout to rival Rupert Murdoch’s grip on the coverage. Last time round Sky TV paid out £1.6 billion to secure the rights to broadcast live games.

Apple has already begun adding live sports content to its Apple TV set-top-box after it was redesigned back in 2010, which includes access to NHL, MLB, and NBA content. If these rumors are true and Apple was to win some of the live game packages on offer the company could use it to push the rumored iTV device.

There have been rumors for years that Apple was going to enter the TV market, which have intensified in the last few months. Some believe any such device could be released later this year in time for the holiday season rush.

If Apple or Google were to win any of the rights to the Premier League it could mean that many fans would have to go out and purchase new equipment. This could prove decisive in any decision to award the two companies any of the packages on offer, but money talks.

Do you think Apple or Google would bid for the Premier League?

As you are probably aware there is a very minor difference in design when you compare the iPhone 4′s design to the iPhone 4S (see here), therefore you may find out that your old iPhone 4 case won’t properly fit – we see this as a great excuse to treat yourself to a new Manchester United iPhone 4S case.

Let’s start with the cheapest case we have found, this costs just £6.95 from Amazon.co.uk and features a black design with the Manchester United badge on the rear. It is made out of metal and is said to have an “ultra-strong” design, as you would expect it has been carefully crafted to ensure that you have access to the camera, mute switch and volume buttons etc. You can see its design below:

If you think the above design is a little boring and would prefer to see the famous Manchester United red colors you should check out this case, it costs £7.99 and has a snap-on design, despite being originally designed for the iPhone 4 we are assured that it fits the iPhone 4S perfectly, on the rear you have a large Man Utd badge and above this it says “Red Devils Since 1878″ – we have embedded an image below.

If you don’t mind spending a little more on the iPhone 4S case you should check out the “Manchester United Crystallized Swarovski iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S Case“, it costs $183.37 and as the name suggests it is decorated with real Swarovski crystals (over 1000) – the design is quite clever and it features a large Man Utd badge which is made up of different color crystals. We have embedded an image below:

Currently there doesn’t seem to be many other options available, so we will keep you posted as we come across more, feel free to leave us a comment if you have spotted any other good Manchester United cases for iPhone 4S.

Have you bought any of the above cases?

First we have a free application which you can download via the Android Market called Man Utd. News. The application will provide users with all the latest news, results, tables, and much more. It has been given good ratings from users and is available to download now.

Another free application is Manchester United – Latest News, which offers users news from many different sources. There is also live scores and commentary, and push goal alerts. The application provides all the latest gossip and transfer rumors, and users can also get news on other teams from around the world. There is even gossip from Twitter so head over to the Android Market to download.

TeamReader: Manchester United is a free application that promises to be the fastest and easiest way to get all the latest news and results on your Android device. There is live commentary by Sky Sports and the BBC. Other sources include Eurosport, Daily Mail, Telegraph, Official News, and many more. TeamReader: Manchester United is available on the Android Market.

Man Utd Fanatic is also available free on the Android Market and promises to be the ideal companion for Manchester United fans everywhere. It provides all the latest news, podcasts, Twitter feeds, fixtures, and tables.

MANCHESTER UNITED PAGE is an application that will give users all the latest news about the team and all the hottest blog entries from eleven different news sources. These include Mantd.com, Skysports.com, Soccernet.com, BBC.co.uk, and more. Users will also never miss a score again with live soccer scores from any league in the world. Download the app free at the Android Market.

Manchester United Football News is available for owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It provides fans with all the latest news, transfer gossip, and reaction. There are also game previews and match reports to keep you right up to date. Users are provided with the latest league table, fixture list, and results so far.

Manchester United Football News is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.69. Another application is Manchester United News is great for keeping up to date with all the latest gossip and news about the great club. Not only do you get all the big stories from the club, you get up to date stories from the major UK newspapers. There are even direct feeds from Sky Sports who often have the latest stories first.

If you want the latest Wayne Rooney shirt there is access to the full Manchester United Shop with delivery to more than 150 countries. All the content is available on your device 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Manchester United News is a free application and is available worldwide on the App Store. iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad required with iOS 4.0 or later.

Manchester United Pro promises to give the fan everything you will ever need to follow the team. All the latest news, fixtures, match reports, live scores, and minute by minute match reporting are provided with the application. Users can watch HD Sports News and chat with other Manchester United Fans.

Other features include free wallpapers, fantasy football, live scores, newsletter subscription, and find out if the likes of Rio Ferdinand are playing with line ups. You will also be able to hear when Berbatov scores the winning goal with live audio commentary coming soon. Manchester United Pro is again available on the App Store for only $3.99/£2.49. iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch required with iOS 3.0 or later.