Apps

Any foodie knows you can never have too much of a good thing, which must explain the hundreds upon hundreds of food-related iPhone apps available these days. SEE ALSO:...

Nike is showing no signs of slowing in its attempt to own the fitness space. Whilst earlier today we brought you news on Path’s integration with Nike+ and its recently…

The 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. iAngle Meter PRO (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now Free. iAngle Meter PRO for iOS measures angles and slope using your orientation sensors or camera. Get it for Free. (via LogicBuy) iOS iOS

Withings has introduced a new wireless bathroom scale and mobile app combination in an attempt to challenge rival Fitbit. Building on the original Wi-Fi Body Scale, the Wireless Scale WS-30 offers a combination of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing users to enjoy what the company terms a "PC-free experience," connecting the scale directly to smartphones and tablets. Other new features include position control, which helps users to stand properly on the scale, and an automatic detection system...

It didn’t take long for iOS accessory makers to react to the launch of the iPhone 5. Sure, the new phone is a little longer than its predecessors—and yes, it has that new Lightning connector that’s incompatible with every previous generation of accessories—but there’s still gold in them thar accessory hills. This week’s roundup features iPhone 5 gear, things for your older iPhone, and some of the cutest accessories we’ve ever seen....

Lose five pounds, edit your photos, catch up on TV shows, and breathe at some point. Sound like an unattainable amount of multitasking? Not really, if you have this round of the best iPhone apps of the week to assist you.

The successor to Algoriddim's Djay app hit the App Store on Thursday, while Nike's Nike + Running app got new tracking and bragging rights features in the form of Nike+ Challenges.

Perennially popular fitness-tracking company Runtastic has launched a new Android and iOS app, specifically designed to get your torso looking like a washboard....

Fitbit has updated its iOS app with a new feature called MobileTrack, which promises "basic" activity tracking on iPhone 5S even if you don't currently own a Fitbit device. MobileTrack likely taps into Apple's M7 chip — exclusive to the iPhone 5S (and new iPads) — which keeps track of a user's movements and allows easy retrieval of that data without sacrificing battery life. For Fitbit, direct on-device tracking serves as a powerful counterpunch to other iOS fitness apps that require no extra hardware....

It's time to break all of your bad habits. With the help of mobile apps, you can find a plethora of motivational ways to stop smoking cigarettes, quit biting your nails and shape up your exercise regimen. See also: 8 After-Work Apps to Melt Your Stress Away Here are eight habits you can break with the help of your smartphone. 1. Smoking cigarettes This addiction is tough to beat.

A trio of interesting updates hit the App Store on Thursday, as WebMD added new coaching options to its Healthy Target feature, RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 became a free-to-play game, and Sony released a new music app that will give iOS users a discount on one album each day.

LAS VEGAS — The problem with the state of smartwatches, beyond the sucky software, is that they’re all ugly. The Apple Watch might very well be the first wearable that not only works, but looks good too, although we won’t…

The $80 Speedo Shine counts laps and syncs to Speedo’s swim tracking app, though it lacks the smart home controls of Misfit’s cheaper activity trackers.

Once a year, Apple stops its Worldwide Developer Conference to recognize a handful of apps for being particularly well designed. The prize? A shiny statue, a full suite of Apple hardware, and the right to say that one of the most respected companies in the world thinks you’re a good designer.For app developers and designers, it’s one of the finest honors that money…

A week into the New Year, and we’re still looking for the best ways to get in shape, and bring our attention back to health and wellness. We’ve recently covered a number of startups that are giving geeks and data enthusiasts alternative approaches to getting in shape, including GymPact, Fitbit, Runkeeper, Gain Fitness, and HealthRally, to name a few. Skimble is another one of these awesome health and fitness apps that is adding to the space by creating a dynamic, multimedia coaching experience that lets...

Instacolor: Far from being lukewarm, Instacolor takes the best bits of Instagram and combines them with the location-specific guidelines of the unpopular Color, helping you find other photo-sharers in your proximity, in real time. Out now, it costs $1. Capture: The quickest video camera you'll find on iOS. Once you launch the app, it starts recording instantly, like seriously instantly-so there's no valuable seconds of horseplay missed. So technically, it's just a home screen button that automatically...

I've been shuffling along on Fitmodo for several weeks now, trying to get my chunky butt in shape. Yet just as I'm starting to finally drop some body fat, here come the holidays. Parties and ham and pie! Oh no! Thankfully, there are loads of little helpers to And while no gadget or app will save you from stacking on pounds anymore than they can save you from turning a short stack of pancakes into a tall one, they can at least help make you aware of what kind of crap you're putting into your body. In...

Pick up any health magazine, and you’ll likely come across a guide to “great tasting, low-calorie foods.” Now, there’s som…

Whether your goal in 2013 is to lose five pounds, manage your finances, or spend more time with friends and family, there are a growing number of apps that fall into the self-help category and can assist you in accomplishing these resolutions. At Mashable we've tested a lot of them out, but we're still always hearing about new ones. There are a ton of fitness and health apps to chose from, but you might be pleasantly surprised to know they're not all about weight loss.

For a little over a month, I've been getting off my subway one stop early and walking the rest of the way home. I've been playing soccer twice a week, and trying to drink eight glasses of water every day. I've been running more, eating better, but still not sleeping nearly enough....

Endomondo is launching a training plans feature in beta for its iPhone and Android app users today, giving fitness enthusiasts the ability to create their own personalized workout regimes....

Few 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.

Back in August, we brought you news on a pretty bonkers alarm clock app going by the name of Carrot. While most alarm-centric apps are fairly compliant to your every whim, Carrot was different – its ultimate remit is to get your lazy head off the pillow and out of bed in the morning. And whatever you do, don’t attempt to hit that snooze button. It doesn’t like that....

When you have diabetes, keeping track of glucose levels, medications, nutrition and weight loss can be difficult. These apps help you manage all of that and more.

With a husband who frequently travels, a full-time job and three kids, I needed something that I could do at home, but that would also provide enough of a physical challenge to feel like I actually get a good workout.