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Nike+ Move will turn your iPhone 5S into an activity tracker 0
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OptimizeMe launches on iOS to make sense of your quantified self 3
January 19th at 2:28pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThere are plenty of ways for us to record data about our activity levels, but what does that data mean? OptimizeMe is a new iOS app launching today that attempts to find out....
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IMDb for iOS adds TV & Amazon Prime listings, Nike+ Move gets internationalized 1
April 23rd at 11:31pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsTwo noteworthy new updates hit the App Store on Wednesday as television and movie database IMDb added TV listings and the ability to check titles' Amazon Prime ability, while Nike's Nike+ Move gained a number of localizations and stability improvements.
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After iOS 8.0.2, Apple gives HealthKit apps the green light on iPhone App Store 1
September 26th at 10:11pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsA bug in the final release version of iOS 8 prompted Apple to remove HealthKit-enabled apps from the App Store, but the problem has been fixed in a new update and HealthKit is once again free to roam Apple's virtual shelves.
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Apple to release iOS 8.2 with Apple Watch support on Monday 0
March 9th at 9:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsDuring its "Spring Forward" event on Monday, the company announced upcoming availability for iOS 8.2, which will introduce support for Apple Watch.
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23 things you can do in 30 seconds or less 0
October 12th at 9:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsYou may think there isn't enough time in the day to get everything done, but quickly taking care of these things could change your mind.
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Lyft, Venmo, LinkedIn, Map My Run among first third-party apps to support Siri in iOS 10 0
September 13th at 10:51pm / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsWith Tuesday's launch of iOS 10, third-party applications can, for the first time, take advantage of Siri voice controls. Here's a diverse list of some of the first apps updated with SiriKit integration.
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Nike+ Running For iPhone Gets Fresh New Look, Lots Of New Features In Version 4.0 0
June 22nd at 4:24am / Cult of Mac / 0 opinionsNike+ Running for iPhone has received a huge update this morning, which not only introduces a fancy new look, but plenty of great new features as well. It’s now even faster to get into a run thanks to the dedicated run button seen throughout the app, and the new landscape history view allows you to “visualize your runs side-by-side.” One of the update’s most impressive new features, however, is the ability to “tag” your running shoes and get a reminder when it’s time for a new pair.
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GymPact Launches To Help You Keep Your Fitness Resolutions (By Paying If You Don’t) 0
January 1st at 6:36pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsIf you’re anything like me, one of your New Years Resolutions may have been to get in better shape. There’s no doubt that many of us could stand to live healthier lives, and it’s no mistake that devices, services, and tools that help us achieve healthier lifestyles and decreased body masses are on the rise. (See John Biggs’ predictions for hot gadgets in 2012 — you’ll notice two fitness gadgets at the top of the list.) Americans spend $50 billion each year on products and services designed to help us lo...
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Daily App Deals: Get SayHi Translate for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 0
April 24th 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. SayHi Translate (iTunes) Previously $2.99, now 99¢. SayHi Translate for iOS recognizes your speech and speaks the translation in any of 23 languages (and growing) for on-the-spot conversation across language barriers. The app uses Nuance recognition and SayHi's own "special sauce" combo of translation engines for impressive accuracy. Get it for 99¢. (via Apps-aholic...
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Daily App Deals: Get Call Master Pro Key for Android for $2.99 in Today’s App Deals 0
May 11th 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. Call Master Pro Key (Google Play) Previously $4.99, now $2.99. Call Master Pro Key for Android gives root users total control to block or ignore calls and texts with a slew of options. This key requires the free Call Master app and removes all upgrade prompts. Get it for $2.99. (via Apps-aholic) iOS iOS
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Your City Needs These 7 Open Data Apps 2
November 7th at 10:46am / Mashable / 0 opinionsThe urban experience is unique, exciting and challenging. To improve it, several major cities opened their data to let people develop useful and interesting apps. "While...
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MapMyFitness launches a premium subscription with advanced body-tracking and more than 80m routes 0
February 1st at 5:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsThe team behind MapMyFitness has released a batch of new features today including route recommendations, custom splits and advanced heart rate metrics in order to keep pace with some of its health and fitness app rivals, such as Runtastic and RunKeeper....
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Side effects may vary: the growing problem of unregulated medical apps 0
June 3rd at 6:49pm / The Verge / 0 opinionsIn 2009, when Apple’s App Store was just over a year old, an app popped up that seemed too good to be true. AcneApp claimed to treat zits by shining alternating red and blue light out of a user’s iPhone screen, and boasted that it was created by a board-certified dermatologist. The app was greeted with a flurry of mostly positive press coverage. "Anti-Acne App Available for the iPhone" trumpeted The New York Times headline. "iPhone App Claims to Treat Acne With Light," said ABC News. "Acne App Treats...
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Nike+, Chrome, Pocket receive makeovers for Apple's just-released iOS 7 0
September 19th at 12:11am / AppleInsider / 0 opinionsThe wave of iOS 7 redesigns continued apace Wednesday afternoon, as Pocket, Nike+, and Google's Chrome browser were all updated with tweaked interfaces in line with Apple's fresh new mobile operating system.
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Moves for iPhone hits 2.0 with a new look, battery saving mode and M7 coprocessor support 1
November 14th at 1:48pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsMoves, the activity and location-logging app, has hit version 2.0 on the iPhone today, with updates that should help tackle the perception of the app being a battery hog. Additionally, the app now costs $1.99 whereas it used to be free, although existing users won’t have to pay to upgrade....
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Moves for iPhone Now Tracks More Than 60 Types of Activity 3
February 6th at 7:08pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsActivity-tracking app Moves has always been able to automatically detect walking, running, cycling and movement by motorized transport, but a new update for the iPhone today brings with it support for more than 60 new activity types....
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Meditation Resource Calm Raises Another $500,000+ For An App That Helps You Focus, De-stress And Sleep 0
June 18th at 7:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsCalm.com, a company that began as an online relaxation resource that gives information-overloaded computer users a healthy mental break in their day before making the move to mobile early last year, has now raised an additional $578,000 in a new round of funding. The raise, which includes investment from Jason Calacanis’s Launch fund and AngelList syndicate, Matt Mullenweg, and…
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Alpine Headphones review: These are thumpin' good cans 1
November 13th at 5:42pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsAlpine is best known for building in-dash car audio systems, but they’ve done a terrific job designing a more intimate audio device: Alpine Headphones. The instant I wrapped these sleek, comfy phones around my head and hit play on my iPhone, I could literally feel my music....
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Lark puts food-logging on your wrist with new Apple Watch app 0
April 28th at 8:22pm / Macworld / 0 opinionsNutrition-tracking comes to one of our favorite health apps, but don't expect calorie counts.
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Passive Fitness Tracking App Human Comes To Android 1
January 5th at 7:43pm / TechCrunch / 0 opinionsHuman has been quite popular on iOS, and Android users can now rejoice as the app is now available on the Play Store.As a reminder, Human is a passive app designed to help you stay healthy with a simple goal. Every day, you need to move for 30 minutes or more, and keep up with this simple habit. The company calls this the ‘Daily 30′ and will gently nudge you when you hit your goal…
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New fitness app offers accessible workouts for people of all abilities 0
March 20th at 11:05pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsLet's get physical. And accessible.
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SleepTime Uses Your iPhone To Track Your Snooze 0
March 28th at 12:11pm / Mashable / 0 opinionsSure you sleep at night, but are you really getting a good night's sleep? A new app launching today, SleepTime, works as both an intelligent alarm clock and sleep analysis...
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Echoecho Wins AppCircus in London 0
November 17th at 3:03pm / The Next Web / 0 opinionsBack in October we reported that AppCircus was coming to London. And last night, not only was The Next Web in attendance to see the developers pitch their products, we…
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Daily App Deals: Get Phone Drive for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals 0
March 5th at 10:30pm / 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. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. Phone Drive (File Sharing, WiFi FlashDrive & Document Reader) for iOS allows you to view your files from the comfort of your iOS device. The app makes it easy to drag and drop your important files from Windows Explorer or Finder onto your iPad or iPhone via your WiFi...