According to the International Olympic Committee, they state that athletes are free to use whatever device they wish during the opening ceremonies. “Athletes can use any device they wish during the Opening Ceremony. The normal rules apply just as per previous Games. The Samsung Note 3 that were distributed are a gift to the athletes, so they can capture and share their experiences at the Games, and the phones also contain important competition and logistical information for competing athletes.” The committee also refutes the claims that Samsung has required athletes to cover the Apple logo. Perhaps this might have just been a friendly request from Samsung as opposed to a demand.