Popular Apple Watch app Runkeeper was updated on Tuesday with a new feature called Running Groups, a cross-platform social element designed to help users achieve their fitness goals.
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Runkeeper gets social with new Running Groups feature 0
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9 great health and fitness Apple Watch apps to get on your wrist now 0
March 15th at 11:05am / Mashable / 0 opinionsWant to lose weight, be healthier or find your zen? Get these Apple Watch apps on your radar.
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Runkeeper’s New Apple Watch App Lets You Ditch Your iPhone When Tracking Your Runs 1
October 22nd at 9:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsWith the release of the second version of Apple’s Watch operating system, watchOS 2, apps can be loaded directly onto the device and run natively, instead of being tied to the iPhone. Today, the Runkeeper mobile app, a popular health and fitness tracker with over 45 million worldwide users, has put this new capability to good use: its updated app now lets you ditch your iPhone and…
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Roundup: The best and most interesting third-party apps for your new Apple Watch 1
April 24th at 10:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWith newly-delivered Apple Watch units now on the wrists of the lucky, users will undoubtedly be looking to try out the best launch-day apps for their latest purchase. AppleInsider offers a roundup of some prominent and essential launch-day apps, divided by category.
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RunKeeper update adds indoor treadmill tracking, SwiftKey gains 4 new languages 0
November 3rd at 9:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsAtheletes who rely on the popular RunKeeper app to track their workouts can now use a new "Stopwatch Mode" for easily entering indoor exercises. In addition, third-party keyboard SwiftKey was updated on Monday with support for four new languages, as well as a handful of improvements and bug fixes.
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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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RunKeeper for iOS adds 'Goal Coach' for personalized guidance and motivation 1
April 24th at 7:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular iPhone fitness application RunKeeper saw a significant update on Thursday with the addition of "Goal Coach," a new free feature that allows users to set achievable but challenging goals as they train.
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RunKeeper's new Breeze app goes beyond workouts to count daily steps via Apple's M7 chip in iPhone 5s 1
April 17th at 7:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsRunKeeper on Thursday launched Breeze, its new step tracking app that harnesses the abilities of the M7 chip found in Apple's iPhone 5s. AppleInsider was given an early hands-on with Breeze, and found it's a great way to track activity from the rest of the day, when you're not out for a run.
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Fitbit taps Apple's M7 chip for new 'MobileTrack' iOS app feature 0
December 31st at 12:51am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsA Monday update to fitness tracking company Fitbit's iOS app brought several visual tweaks along with a new "MobileTrack" feature that leverages Apple's new M7 motion coprocessor to turn an iPhone 5s into a basic personal activity tracker.
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Our Favorite Android, iOS and Windows Phone Apps of the Week 4
November 9th at 3:50am / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsThere's a cruel chill in the air. The clocks have changed. It seems like it's already dark out by lunch time. But never fear — the warming glow of your smartphone is always there. Build a blanket fort and hunker down til springtime with our favorite new apps. No, I will not end this with a "winter is coming" joke....
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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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RunKeeper Update Brings M7 Coprocessor Support, AirDrop Sharing 0
November 7th at 9:04pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsRunKeeper, one of the most popular fitness trackers for iPhone, now boasts a number of cool new features that take advantage of the M7 motion coprocessor built into the iPhone 5s â thanks to a new update that hit the…
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RunKeeper adds support for background motion tracking via Apple's iPhone 5s M7 chip 0
November 7th at 6:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular iOS fitness tracking application RunKeeper was updated on Thursday with brand new features for Apple's recently released iPhone 5s, leveraging that device's dedicated M7 motion tracking chip.
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RunKeeper Now Harnesses iPhone 5S M7 Muscle 0
November 7th at 6:10pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsRunKeeper is one of our favorite techy ways to track your athletic activity. The app's latest update, out today, harnesses the power of the M7 chip to turn your iPhone 5S into an always-watching fitness tracker. Like a personal trainer named Siri....
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RunKeeper for iOS now tracks your runs in the background thanks to M7 support 0
November 7th at 6:09pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsWhen Apple introduced the M7 "motion coprocessor" in the iPhone 5S it presented the addition as a boon for fitness apps, and RunKeeper is releasing an update to take advantage of its capabilities. With a new feature dubbed "Pocket Track," RunKeeper will now be able to track walking activity without needing to be triggered by the user. After users opt into background tracking walks of 15 minutes or longer are logged, and when they check the app at the end of the day they'll be given the option to add...
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RunKeeper update uses Apple’s M7 to passively track your daily walks 1
November 7th at 6:16am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsFew apps are yet taking advantage of Apple’s M7 motion co-processor but RunKeeper does starting today. The app can track walking activities in the background and cadence during runs. AirDrop support also makes it easy to share workouts or send friend requests.
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VLC returns to iOS, RunKeeper gets paid trainer options, Uber adds fare splitting 0
July 18th at 10:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsDo-it-all video app VLC will return in a new iOS version on Friday, while RunKeeper has gotten a few new options to boost its utility, and cab-calling app Uber has gotten some new features.
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RunKeeper 3.5 for iOS hits the streets, makes it easier to brag about how fit you are 0
June 11th at 5:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe fitness tracking app RunKeeper has been updated to include new features that allow you to keep track of your own and your friends’ progress in the form of a Social Feed and a new Ranking option to see how well aspects of your run stack up against previous outings....
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RunKeeper gains Pebble support, Boingo Wi-Finder adds App Store subscriptions 0
May 7th at 9:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsPopular iOS fitness tracker RunKeeper was updated on Tuesday to add support for the Pebble smart watch. And Boingo's Wi-Finder now offers users the ability to subscribe to its Wi-Fi hotspots directly through an in-app purchase.
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RunKeeper Rolls Out Pebble Integration 0
May 7th at 5:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsAlmost a year to the day since RunKeeper first announced its partnership with smartwatch-maker Pebble, it has finally rolled out a Pebble-connected incarnation of its iOS and Android app to let runners and cyclists access their vital stats directly from their wrist....
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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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16m runners strong, RunKeeper 3.1 lands on iOS, with easier weight-logging, night mode and more 2
March 5th at 6:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsLate last year we brought you news on RunKeeper’s new iOS app, as it strived to keep its 14 million users running. These updates? A fresh user interface and improving the ability to share photos of workouts....
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The Best Health And Fitness Apps For Your New Year’s Needs 8
January 2nd at 8:03pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThe holidays wreak havoc on our bodies, with their mandatory over-indulgence in food as well as family and reminiscences. As we reflect on the year past — its victories and losses — we also begin looking ahead to the next, and in big ways or small, making plans to keep our momentum going. For many, this involves taking health more seriously, whether it’s losing a few pounds, training for that…
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Runkeeper gets sleek with update to 3.0 4
December 31st at 6:07pm / GigaOM / 0 opinionsRunkeeper is updating to 3.0 for iOS just in time for the New Year. The improvements include a cleaner UI, better photo sharing and tracking abilities and refactored code base that should enable faster and better improvements in the future.
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RunKeeper Gives Its iPhone App A Fresh Look, More Features 0
December 31st at 2:59pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe end of the calendar year appears to be a good time for mobile health and fitness startups to launch and update smartphone apps to assist people with making good on their New Year’s resolutions....
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Runkeeper gets sleek with update to 3.0 0
December 31st at 6:00am / GigaOM / 0 opinionsRunkeeper is updating to 3.0 for iOS just in time for the New Year. The improvements include a cleaner UI, better photo sharing and tracking abilities and refactored code base that should enable faster and better improvements in the future.
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Smartphone Replaces Red Cards in Pro Soccer Match 0
November 15th at 4:59pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsEntertainment Soccer players who commit major fouls at a pro soccer match in Mexico on Thursday night won't be flashed with the traditional red card referees use to mark major offenses....
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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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RunKeeper's In-App Personal Training Feature is Now Free 0
September 6th at 3:46pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsIt's always helpful to have some guidance when starting a new workout routine, or perhaps running your first 5K. Fitness app RunKeeper announced Thursday that its in-app...
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GymPact Teams Up With RunKeeper To Earn You Money When You Exercise 0
August 27th at 10:56am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsEvery morning, I scrape myself off of the bottom of my hangover’s hobnailed boot and try to make it down to the gym. About two-out-of-five times, I’ll oogily succeed and manage to douse myself in the pool until I’ve either done fifty laps or turned the water fifty proof, whichever comes first. If only there was a way to be better motivated, I’ll often think to myself. Which is why I’m intrigued by a partnership between GymPack and RunKeeper, that will not only award me real money when I...
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10 Exhilarating Apps for Sports Fanatics 0
August 16th at 1:36pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsEntertainment Sports are a worldwide obsession. Some people love to watch. Some people love to play. Many love to do both. Whether it's distance running, pickup hoops, adult-league...
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RunKeeper Rolls Out 'Goals' Feature on Mobile 0
July 25th at 2:36pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsBack in March, we reported RunKeeper had rolled out a new feature that lets you set specific fitness goals…and tell all your friends. The only thing is, the new ‘Goals’…
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Thousands RSVP for Global Group Run on Meetup 0
June 23rd at 10:16am / Mashable / 0 opinionsFitness app developer RunKeeper, which released its Health Graph API to the public earlier this month, has partnered with Meetup to organize a worldwide group run on July...
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8 great apps to stay healthy...and alive 0
June 3rd at 9:21am / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWhen Michelangelo applied the final strokes to his Sistine Chapel fresco masterpiece, he could have been forgiven for wondering how on earth he would top his magnificent feat. And many…
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7 Awesome iOS Apps to Stay Fit 0
April 18th at 5:01pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsWith the advent of smartphone apps, it has never been so easy to take care of our health and fitness regimen. From just monitoring sporting and workout activities to offering…
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Updated: Best Apps to Help You Get Fit 0
January 24th at 2:30pm / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsThank you to everyone who took the time to comment on this article and recommended other great iOS applications which help us to get fit. We’ve taken a look at all of the suggestions we’ve received and updated the article below to include a few of the great applications we missed first time round. Did you promise yourself that 2011 would be the year that you would get fit? Are you having trouble sticking to your new year’s resolution? Well maybe there’s an iOS app that will make things a little easier f...
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RunKeeper Pro Now Available for Free 0
December 30th at 3:35pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFitnessKeeper CEO Jason Jacobs announced Thursday that RunKeeper Pro, a $9.99 app that enables users to track and share information about their workouts on their iPhone...
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The Apps Updated for iOS 4 0
June 21st at 9:30pm / Gizmodo / 0 opinionsApple's iOS 4 has arrived, bringing multitasking and more to iPhones and iPod Touches everywhere (iTunes willing). Here are the apps that already take advantage of the new OS, and some that should be hitting the App Store soon. In the App Store NOW: • Dropbox - Sync your Dropbox files in the background. • Evernote - Download and upload notes in the background, and continue recording voice notes while you're messing around in other apps. • Zagat • LinkedIN • How To Cook Everything • Trapster...
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10 Essential iPhone Apps for Runners 0
February 23rd at 4:28pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsFor people who enjoy running, there’s nothing like lacing up the Nikes, heading out the door and hitting that stride. But every runner hits a wall at one point or another...
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Contest: Win The Ultimate iPhone Application Package 0
April 24th at 4:41pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsdigg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/Show_Your_Best_Talent_Win_a_Ton_of_iPhone_Apps’; Last week, we held an absolutely massive iPhone App Giveaway spree. Over a span of about 12 hours, we gave away hundreds and hundreds of promo codes across 50+ different iPhone applications. It was a blast, but all good things must come to an end – but it’s not over just yet. Throughout the competition, we hung on to one promo code for each app. We’ve taken all of these promo codes and put them together, forming one ridic...
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iPhone App Giveaway Spree: Hundreds of Promo codes. Here. Now. 0
April 16th at 3:42pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsThis contest is now over. We’ve now sent codes to the winners of rounds 16 through 41, and will continue sending them throughout the day. If you were contacted during the contest and were told that you won, please feel free to e-mail us if you do not receive your code by Sunday night. Round 42 -The Finale:
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RunKeeper's Genius Use of GPS for Tracking Your Runs 0
February 16th at 4:32pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsThis post is part of Mashable’s Spark of Genius series, which highlights a unique feature of startups. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion,...