Oct 15
Nike just showed off the second-gen version of its Fuelband, and for the first time, the fitness tracker is coming in a whole slew of colors. Here’s everything you need to know about the improvements.
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Aug 19
Apple clearly loves Nike when there’s Nike+ support across many iPhones and iPods, but that affection appears to be growing even deeper. Both 9to5 Mac and AllThingsD report that fitness expert Jay Blahnik, who consulted with Nike during the FuelBand’s development, joined Apple earlier this month. While the new hire hasn’t outlined his role, it’s easy to see him working on wrist-worn devices given Tim Cook’s professed interest in the category. We’ve reached out to the company for more details, and we’ll let you know if we learn more. Whatever Blahnik’s exact duties, his career move suggests that fitness plays an important role in Apple’s device roadmap — fans may want to lace up their running shoes.
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Source: 9to5 Mac, AllThingsD
Aug 15
There are almost as many ways to monitor your fitness these days, as there are ways to get fit. While most hardware trackers come with their own solution to present your (hard-earned) data, some users prefer to keep it elsewhere. If that happens to be MapMyFitness, then good news — there’s full two-way sync for Jawbone UP, as well as Nike FuelBand support. Jawbone’s UP has had API hooks with MapMyFitness for a while, but now workouts etc. can be pushed in either direction, so all those steps can be viewed online (though not your sleep, or manually logged workouts). It’s a similar story with FuelBand, while the Nike+ app and watch have played nice with the services, the wearable was notably absent — until now. Set up is easy, just head to the import section of your account and link them up. Sadly, so easy, you won’t earn any fuel points.
Jul 30
Those nifty Fuelbands and activity trackers can measure pretty much anything you do
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Apr 24
Nike+ FuelBand App Updated
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Nike has just updated Nike+ Fuelband app today, where it will also bring with it the ability to be able to share additional information with the rest of your Facebook friends right after a particular workout. In a nutshell, you are able to capture photos of your own workout, ranging from a breathtaking view from the top of the hill that you have just conquered, or some of the more lovely flowers that you happen to jog by each day until you really slow down and take stock of what is around you. Heck, you can also opt to include the location of your workout, in addition to friends who tagged alongside you along for the journey.
What we do know is, Android device owners will still be unable to enjoy Nike+ Fuelband because even as recently as a couple of months ago, it was announced that there will not be any Nike+ Fuelband for the masses, at least not for now, but who can tell what the future will bring, right?
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Apr 22
Nike+ FuelBand app for iOS adds friends and sharing, no small amount of bragging
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Where’s the fun in owning an exercise tracker like the Nike+ FuelBand if you can’t lord your healthiness over others? Nike must have wondered the same thing, as it just updated the FuelBand’s iOS app to add Nike+ Friends. Wearers can now learn where their step count places them relative to their peers and share the results for all to see. Should there be any doubters, owners can attach photos, locations and mentions of nearby friends to back up their boasting. Yes, it’s an upgrade that’s primarily focused on oneupmanship, but it’s good in our book if it makes us walk just a bit further each day.
Filed under: Peripherals, Wearables
Source: App Store
Mar 18
Late last year Nike announced that it was partnering with TechStars for its first ever Nike+ Accelerator program. In theory, the 10 startups chosen for this inaugural class would help strengthen and fix any glaring holes in Nike’s existing FuelBand and Nike+ apps. More »
Mar 18
You know the Nike FuelBand as a sleek black band that’s a half-step removed from a Livestrong bracelet. That wasn’t always the case, though. Some looked totally different from the finished product, like this early mockup that basically got the FuelBand off the ground. More »
Feb 11
Nike confirms no FuelBand app for Android in development, doesn’t rule out future support
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Nike’s always been tight with Apple, as its Nike+ platform has gotten along with iPods and iPhones for years, and the cooperation continued with an iOS app for the FuelBand. Given the number of Android users out there, many figured the Swoosh would also release a ‘droid friendly version, but it turns out those expectations will remain unfulfilled… for now. Nike Support’s Twitter account confirmed as much today, saying its devs are focused on iOS and web and are not working on an Android app. Why no love for the little green ‘bots? Well, Nike had this to say:
To deliver the best experience for all Nike+ FuelBand users, we are focusing on the FuelBand experience across iOS and nikeplus.com, where you can sync your activity, set new goals, and connect with friends. At this time, we are not working on an Android version of the mobile app.
When we asked if it’s shelving its Android efforts permanently, the company informed us that it was not — meaning we may see such an app at some undisclosed time in the future. So, hope springs eternal for all you FuelBand users with Googlefied phones.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables, Mobile, Google
Via: Droid Life
Source: Nike Support (Twitter)
Feb 11
If you are an Android user eager to get the Nike Fuelband app for your smartphone, you may be waiting for a while. Despite being available on iOS for some time, it’s official: Nike is not working on an Android version at this moment as the company is “focusing on iOS and web apps” – “We are not working on an Android app” says a NikeSupport tweet. (more…)
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