If you want to celebrate the beginning of the New Year, Times Square is an awesome place to do it. Unfortunately for most, it is not possible to be there but at least there is an app that will let you see what’s going on and even get you and your family’s picture on the huge Toshiba Vision screen.

Join millions of revelers around the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve LIVE. The Official Times Square Ball App is your exclusive access to be part of the activities in Times Square as you watch the LIVE co-hosted official show featuring opening ceremonies, musical performances, celebrity appearances, hourly countdowns and the midnight Ball Drop!
  • Participate in the celebration by submitting your New Year’s photo for friends, family and other revelers to vote on their favorites and possibly be selected to be seen on the Toshiba Vision screen atop One Times Square directly beneath the Waterford Crystal New Year’s Eve Ball on December 31st! The selected photos will also be featured on the LIVE Show.
  • Discover everything you need to know about the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration including the history, news, weather, photos, map and event schedule.
  • Send New Year’s Eve ecards and share photos with friends and family.
  • Watch live streaming of the events in Times Square leading up to New Year’s Eve throughout December as well as the highlight promo and other exclusive video content.
  • Customize your Toshiba Countdown Clock with your personal photo and time zone.
  • Check-in via Facebook, Four Square, and Twitter to find out how far away you are from Times Square and get directions to special places at the Crossroads of the World.
  • Put your face on Toshiba Vision with 5 new ways to upload
  • New always-on webcam + livestream of countdown event
  • Updated cards to send to friends and family
  • Updated design for 2012

Times Square Official New Year’s Eve Ball App - 2012 is available free in the App Store. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad and requires iOS 4.0 or later.

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