HealthTap, a mobile health platform aimed at connecting people with doctors, has raised a $24 million Series B round of funding. It was led by Khosla Ventures and included participation by the company’s previous investors, Mayfield Fund and Mohr Davidow Ventures. With this new investment, HealthTap says it will undertake efforts to not only grow its team, but also its Web and mobile offerings....
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When FuelBand fails: Human for iPhone simplifies the daily workout 1
September 4th at 5:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsIn 2006, Renato Valdés Olmos weighed 320 lbs. "Dude, you will die of heart disease or worse before your 30th birthday," he admitted to himself before embarking on a massive effort to lose 150 lbs over the next three years. Olmos succeeded, no thanks to fitness gadgets, only a few of which existed at the time aside from simple pedometers. Today, wearable technology is all the rage, like the Nike+ FuelBand and apps like Moves that live inside your phone — but Olmos is convinced that there's an easier way...
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RunKeeper update taps iPhone 5s M7 co-processor to track cadence and automatically log your walks 0
November 7th at 9:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsRunKeeper has released an update for its iOS app that makes better use of the M7 motion co-processor in the iPhone 5s to provide more detailed information about your workout....
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Quick Fit for iPhone brings more than the 7 Minute Workout to your home 0
January 31st at 5:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsFrom the Atkins Diet to Hydrospinning, health and fitness crazes come and go....
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LG's iOS-compatible Heart Rate Earphones, Lifeband Touch activity tracker launch Sunday 0
May 13th at 6:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThis Sunday, customers in the U.S. will be able to get their hands -- or, more specifically, wrists and ears -- on LG's latest wearable fitness and health monitors, as the new Lifeband Touch activity tracker and Heart Rate Earphones are set to go on sale May 18.
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First look: Heart rate tracking $199 Microsoft Band connects to Apple's iOS & OS X, will integrate with HealthKit 0
October 31st at 12:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsMicrosoft issued a surprise on Thursday when it launched a new hardware product dubbed the Microsoft Band, a fitness-focused wrist-worn device that connects to both iOS and OS X, and will also integrate with Apple's HealthKit service and Health app for iPhone. AppleInsider offers a first look at the new wearable device.
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Staff Picks: 8 Apple Watch apps we can't wait to use 0
April 24th at 2:02pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsBefore the Apple Watch even shipped, updates started hitting the App Store, adding Watch interfaces to the apps we already love on the iPhone.
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The 10 best lifestyle iPhone apps of all time 0
December 17th at 4:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsA look at the best lifestyle apps ever made for the iPhone, based on our list of the 100 best iPhone apps of all time.
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Apple selects 'Best of 2016' apps, movies, iBooks and more 1
December 7th at 8:51am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsApple on Tuesday unveiled its "Best of" selections for 2016, highlighting the year's most popular apps, TV shows, movies, e-books and other content sold across the company's various digital storefronts.
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How Appropriate, Pampers Mobile Ad Promoted On Sex App 0
July 26th at 11:56am / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThere is a lot of mobile ad inventory out there and sometimes brands can’t be sure where their ads will appear. Just like on the Web, automated ad placements can sometimes turn up in the darndest places. Take a look at the Pampers ad at the bottom of this screenshot for a popular app called 300+ Sex Positions. It is an ad cross-promoting Pamper’s own Hello Baby app. The copy reads: “Discover the wonders of babys development with Pamper’s Hello Baby app.” Hello Baby, indeed. The Pampers app approp...
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Daily App Deals: Get Voice Brief for iOS for $1.99 in Today’s App Deals 0
April 17th at 9:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThe Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. Voice Brief (iTunes) Previously $2.99, now $1.99 . Voice Brief for iOS acts as your personal assistant by reading your customized content to you. Whether you want to know what the weather forecast is going to be this week or want to learn what is going on in the world, Voice Brief will read it to you directly. Get it for$1.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS Windows Mac
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Flock, Chameleon Clock, and More 0
July 27th at 10:00pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThere's plenty of awesomeness in this edition of the best iPhone apps. Whether it's a way to convince your kids to do their chores, or a beautiful way to check the weather, you'll have plenty of new titles to add to your iPhone. Chameleon Clock: Careful. If you don't look closely enough you might miss it—a clock that uses its camera to blend in with its surroundings. While there are tons of timekeeper apps around, this one does it in a very unique way, displaying its background as its face. $0.99 iFit...
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RunKeeper Updates its iPhone app, Adding Leaderboards and More 0
October 22nd at 5:00pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsRunKeeper has released a brand new version of its popular exercise monitoring and sharing app for iPhone today. Version 2.8 brings a slew of exciting features, including in-app Facebook integration…
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8 iPhone apps to help you chill out and de-stress in the New Year 0
January 9th at 10:00am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsThe selection of breathing and sleep-aid apps in the iOS App Store can be a bit overwhelming. Hereâs a round up of the best ones, for beginners, intermediates and the more experienced.
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RunKeeper Gets Fantastic New ‘Night Mode’ For Night Runners 0
March 6th at 1:04am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsCult of Mac’s vote for the best all-around fitness app for the iPhone is Runkeeper, and it just got a fantastic new update that makes your running preferences more customizable than ever, including a fantastic new ‘night color’ mode which makes the display easier on the eyes even if you are nota night runner.
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5 Top First Aid Apps 1
June 25th at 3:45pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsAhhh, summer. Sun, sand, surf ... and accidents. From extreme weather to cuts and bruises, summertime brings a whole hoard of potential emergency situations. We've rounded up five of the top first aid apps you should have on hand. In case anything turns south, you're better off safe than sorry. SEE ALSO: 4 Ways to Protect Your Tech This Summer Did we miss any good first aid apps? Let us know what first aid apps you rely on.
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Strava Run app races to use Apple’s M7 in the iPhone 5s to save battery life 1
September 24th at 12:20pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsWhen Apple mentioned the M7 co-processor inside the new iPhone 5s, it only told us what the potential was. Now, there’s an exercise tracking app that takes advantage of it and helps bring improved battery life in the app.
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This iPhone app reminds you to fuel-up during long runs 0
December 3rd at 7:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWhether you’re shopping for a fitness-tracker or in the early stages of training for a marathon, the issue of how much energy you burn in your day-to-day activities will likely rear its head at some point....
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Staff Picks: Our favorite iOS apps this month 2
March 7th at 10:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsJust as we did last month, staffers got together to chat about the best apps they’ve been using recently. Here are some that have recently captured our imaginations (and perhaps a spot on our homescreens), whether they’re tiny apps from budding developers or the top-grossing apps that everyone is using. Our hope is that, while you might recognize some of these apps, others you might never have encountered. All of them, we think, are worth a look....
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Pear Sports’ new monitor is the workout coach you always wanted 0
July 16th at 5:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsI’ve been a runner for a long time. I trained for (and ran) the 1994 Los Angeles Marathon. I’ve run 5K races, half marathons and relays for full marathons up here in Alaska, too. I find that running gives me…
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Microsoft launches new MSN apps for news, health, sports, finance & food 0
December 11th at 6:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsMicrosoft on Thursday debuted five new applications under its MSN banner for Apple's iOS, offering aggregated content from Bing covering a range of topics including news, sports and money.
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5 easy apps to help you survive share house living 0
June 24th at 1:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsTech can't help with the strange hairs in the shower drain though, sorry.
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Your essential tech guide to surviving a music festival 1
March 20th at 4:25pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsWhich apps and wearables will get the best out of your fest.
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10 Fitness Apps That Boost Your Stamina, Speed and Strength 0
July 27th at 3:30am / Mashable / 0 opinionsOften, we need an added push to go the extra mile with exercise. For some, that extra push comes in the form of an overzealous spin instructor or passionate personal...