MLB At Bat adds video highlights in Notification Center, other iOS 10 enhancements

By Roger Fingas

Major League Baseball has updated its At Bat app for iOS, adding several iOS 10-related features, particularly the ability to watch video highlights from notifications without opening the app itself.

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Highlights can be triggered on any device with 3D Touch, namely the iPhone 6s/6s Plus and 7/7 Plus. This even includes access from the lockscreen, though actually viewing a highlight requires unlocking.

Elsewhere, a new Today widget shows scores and game schedules for a person's selected team.

The last enhancement is a set of sticker packs for iOS 10's revamped Messages app -- these include one general MLB pack, and 30 for individual teams.

MLB At Bat is free to download for any device running iOS 8 or later, but some coverage options like live audio or video may require a paid subscription, which can cost between $2.99 and $24.99, depending on the level and duration.