Google introduces Google Fit app

Google has unveiled its own fitness app on Google Play Store. Google Fit is designed to track your fitness activity and ties it in with your Google account. The things it can track are a bit sparse at the moment. It can help you reach personal goals as well. You just need to state those in the app. The goals include running, walking, and biking. It can either be time-based or the number of steps you take. It connects with third-party devices to centralize your fitness data and it is compatible with all Android Wear devices. The app can be accessible on the Web or on your tablet as well.

Source: Droid Life | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

Lenovo’s first fitness tracker makes its debut

Without much fanfare or hype, the first Lenovo fitness tracker makes its way out on the market. The Lenovo Smartband SW-B100 was introduced through a new product page on the company’s site but no official announcement from Lenovo just yet. There isn’t much separating it from its competitors though. It tracks the calories you burned, the steps you’ve taken, heart rate, and sleeping habits. It will even show you notifications about text messages and calls. We will let you know if we get word about price and availability.

Source: Lenovo | Via: Ubergizmo

Review: Runtastic Orbit fitness tracking wearable

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The search for the perfect health and fitness tracker leads us to the Runtastic Orbit, a clever and durable wearable designed for 24-hour fitness tracking.

Before I tested the Runstastic Orbit, I was pretty invested in the Fitbit Flex ecosystem and while that tracker served me well for measuring steps and activity, I felt I needed something more. The Runstastic Orbit is slightly larger than the Fitbit Flex but it has a button for control as well as a display. These two features make all the difference.

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Samsung and Nike partner to introduce exclusive Nike+ Running app for Gear S

Samsung is looking for an edge for its first Tizen-powered smartwatch, Gear S. They have partnered with Nike to introduce a new exclusive Nike+ Running and Fitness app for the smartwatch. It is intended to turn the Gear S into a fitness tracker similar to what the FuelBand was. Because the Gear S has 3G capability, there is no need to use a smartphone to upload live progress statistics to Nike+ servers. It is also capable of collecting different information about your speed, distance, and route thanks to the GPS module. You can also check pace, direction, and heart rate right from the Gear S. Nike also introduced a Nike+ Coach functionality right into the app to help runners keep in shape.

Source: Samsung Mobile Press | Via: Cult of Android