10 best running apps for Android
Now that we have a firm handle on just how important exercise is, it’s become all the rage. People are running to shed those pounds, stay in shape, and hopefully live a slightly longer, happier life. Running is fine and dandy, but it’s also boring and difficult to do correctly. Let’s check out the best running apps for Android to help you run the right way.
Adidas Train and Run
[Price: Free]
Adidas Train and Run is a fitness application with a focus on running from an equipment company that knows a thing or two about running. This one includes a whole bunch of free training programs to help you get into shape and stay that way. You can also use GPS to track your route, pace, and distance. It was designed to work with the company’s Fit Smart device but there are a variety of compatible devices you can use as well.
Get it now on Google Play!
Couch to 5K by RunDouble
[Price: Free / $1.59-$3.20]
Couch to 5K (abbreviated as C25K) is a running app built specifically for beginners. It includes a bunch of workouts to follow to go from being a couch potato to running a 5K race. It uses the popular C25K methods that were previously available and has simply put that methodology into application format. It works pretty well and you can try it out before you buy to see if it’s the right app to get you out running.
Get it now on Google Play!
Endomondo
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Endomondo is a very popular running application with over 10 million downloads to date. The app comes with a variety of features including the ability to track your fitness by measuring speed, duration, distance, and even estimated calories burned. It also lets you keep a log, set goals, and there is even audio feedback to help keep you motivated. It’s well designed and easy to use which makes it great for experts and beginners alike. It also has support for a bunch of wearable devices along with MyFitnessPal nutrition info integration.
Get it now on Google Play!
Get Running
[Price: $2.99]
Get Running is a newer running application that has started out with a very good rating on the Google Play Store. This is another app that utilizes the C25K method of learning and, as such, is geared toward beginners and intermediates. It features audio feedback, the ability to let you plan your fitness routines, social media support, and more. It’s a solid application that does what it needs to do without too many bells and whistles.
Get it now on Google Play!
Google Fit
[Price: Free]
Google Fit is Google’s fitness application that comes with most Android devices. It has one of the more stable Android Wear experiences out there and recent updates have made the app itself more powerful. You’ll have a step counter, graphs to track your fitness, and even a calorie counter to show how much you’ve burned. It’s very simple, totally free, and worth a shot since many of you have this app on your device already.
Get it now on Google Play!
See also: 15 best Android apps of 2015
Map My Run
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Map My Run is an app that focuses on allowing you to track and plan your routes with GPS. It also has a few additional features that are a bit unique. For instance, it has a gear tracker that lets you keep track of things like your running shoes so you know when you’ve run your old pair out. It also comes with some additional fitness features and nutritional data. If you go “MVP” (buying the pro version), you can get additional features such as heart rate analysis, training plans, and live tracking.
Get it now on Google Play!
Nike+ Running
[Price: Free]
Nike+ Running is one of the most popular running apps out there. It comes with the standard set of features such as tracking your fitness, elements to help you stay motivated, and a plethora of training videos, programs, and routines. The interface could probably use a little more Material Design, but the general consensus among users is that this app does very well. There is even a competitive aspect that lets you challenge friends.
Get it now on Google Play!
Runkeeper
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Runkeeper is another very popular running app with a high rating on Google Play. It features Material Design and the interface is both gorgeous and easy to use. With this app you can keep track of running pace, speed, distance, and calorie burn and you can even account for things like elevation. It also comes with training routines for 10K, half marathon, and full marathon runs. It’s geared for intermediates but is friendly for beginners and experts alike.
Get it now on Google Play!
Runtastic
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Runtastic is arguably the most popular running and fitness app out there. It also has a very respectable 4.5 rating in the Google Play Store. It comes loaded with features, including Android Wear support, support for various Bluetooth fitness devices, GPS maps, fitness tracking, and advanced stats about your fitness. There is even a live cheering feature that lets your friends cheer you on. It’s definitely geared for experts but it’s friendly enough for intermediates and beginners, although beginners may be a bit overwhelmed at first.
Get it now on Google Play!
Strava
[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Strava is right up there with Runtastic as one of the more recognizable names in fitness software. Strave offers the basic features like fitness plans, activity tracking, GPS tracking, and fitness planning. You’ll also get a few fun features like social training, photo sharing, competition via leaderboards, and more. It comes with support with a bunch of Bluetooth fitness accessories and you get even more features if you use the web version.
Get it now on Google Play!
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Twitter videos now run full screen on other apps
Twitter announced the rollout of full-screen video playback for its Twitter Kit on Tuesday. That means users will be able to view videos and animated gifs within Twitter without having to pop open a new window or launch the Twitter app — everything is handled within the running app itself. The feature is currently only available for apps running Twitter Kit for iOS8+ but the company is also reportedly releasing an Android version “shortly.”
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Source: Twitter
TiVo’s ad-skipping tech is coming to its older Roamio DVRs
It looks like TiVo Roamio owners won’t need to buy an upgraded box for the new SkipMode feature. Zatz Not Funny points out info on TiVo’s website promising SkipMode will come to older Roamio DVRs on December 10th, which the company confirmed in a statement to Engadget. Starting today, a software update is going out that enabled QuickMode sped-up viewing on the Roamio. Meanwhile, a limited test will only let older boxes in the Bay Area and Chicago access SkipMode, for now (it’s available nationwide on the Bolt). In case you’re not familiar, SkipMode lets users bypass ad breaks on selected shows (prime time broadcasts on certain national networks) just by pressing the green button on their remote. At least so far, it has avoided any legal issues seen by Dish Network’s Hopper technology, and hopefully will continue to work as advertised. When I reviewed the Bolt, I found my favorite way to use it was skipping any stray seconds recorded before a show starts, so I could leap to the actual beginning.
Source: Zatz Not Funny
Motorola offers some big savings for Cyber Monday
Next Monday, Motorola is rolling out a slew of savings just in time to get your holiday shopping done early. The sale begins on Cyber Monday (November 30th) at 11AM CT and will last until midnight the following Monday, December 7th.
What exactly can you expect to see in this week-long deal fest? For starters, the 64GB version of the Moto X (2nd Gen) is getting a full quarter of its price tag slashed. That gorgeous AMOLED screen and all the boons of Moto Assist can be yours for only $299.99. Normally you could expect to fork over $400 dollars for this device.
It looks like that sale will last all week long, but some of these will flicker right by if you aren’t paying attention. The Moto G (2nd Gen), for instance, is dropping from its usual $179.99 to a cool $99.99. However, to take advantage of this offer, you have to jump on it quick. This sale only lasts the twenty-four hours spanning Monday, November 30th at 11:00AM to Tuesday, December 1 at 10:59 AM.
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Had your eye on a Moto 360 (1st Gen) smartwatch for a while, but just weren’t quite ready to pay $300 for it? All week long, these sleek, stylish devices will be going for half price. $149.99 is a pretty incredible deal for a smartwatch with this much aesthetic sensibility and technical innovation.
Motorola is offering to let you finance any of these deals with Motorola credit, which allow you to checkout without paying a dime for your device. Pay it in-full within 6 months, and you won’t even be paying any interest. Truly, if you’ve been wanting to experience what all the Moto buzz is about, next week will be your chance to dive in.
Hilton confirms hackers swiped payment info from its hotels
If you’ve stayed at one of Hilton’s hotels in the past year, you might want to check your credit card history. The chain has confirmed a report that hackers compromised its payment systems, putting your data at risk. The intruders got in between November 18th and December 5th in 2014, and between April 21st and July 27th this year. They didn’t get home addresses or PIN codes, but they did get card numbers, security codes and names — enough that they could potentially make purchases.
Source: Hilton Worldwide
Playdate: ‘Mario Tennis Ultra Smash’ and board games with animals
Ah, Thanksgiving — the perfect time to relax with your family and play something slow, wholesome and casual. Nintendo, it’s your time to shine: join us as we check out Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis Ultra Smash on Wii U to see which game better compliments a gluttonous holiday meal. We’ll be streaming at 6PM Eastern / 3PM Pacific right here in this post, on the Engadget Gaming homepage and, if you want to join us in chat, at Twitch.tv/Joystiq. And yes, it’s okay to vent your Amiibo shopping frustrations here. This is a safe space, friends. We understand.
Every use of Android Pay will donate $1 to children with special needs
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Google is well known for its philanthropy, but it’s latest campaign hopes to donate to children with special needs as well as increase usage of their new Android Pay payment system. Available now throughout the US, Android Pay joins a long list of payment systems that are trying to take off at the same time – to make their payment option a little more attractive, Google is instituting a campaign which will donate $1 for every use of Android Pay to special needs education projects. Google collaborated on this campaign with DonorsChoose.org which helps to support the 6.4 million children with special needs in the US.
Google also says that if you use Android Pay on Black Friday, they will double their donation. All-in-all, Google is willing to donate up $1 million USD through this campaign which lasts till December 31st, a substantial donation to a cause that sees many teachers digging into their own pockets to provide the resources and care that their students need. There’s likely no better reason to start using Android Pay, so if you’re in the US and have a compatible device, make sure you spend big this Holiday season.
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QardioArm Smart Blood Pressure Monitor Now Available in Apple Retail Stores
Qardio today announced that its QardioArm Smart Blood Pressure Monitor is rolling out to Apple retail stores around the world. As of this week, the QardioArm is available in more than 30 countries, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, with the accessory set to roll out to the United States and additional countries in the near future.
The QardioArm is a Bluetooth-connected blood pressure monitor that’s able to deliver real-time data on blood pressure to an accompanying iPhone app. It measures both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, along with heart rate, and it is able to detect irregular heartbeats. It has been approved by the FDA and its accuracy is clinically validated to meet U.S. and European standards.
Powered by 4 AAA batteries, the QardioArm measures in at 2.7 x 1.5 x 5.5 inches, making it small enough for travel. The accompanying app includes features for setting goals and reminders, tracking irregularities, and more, plus it can deliver information to the Apple Health app on the iPhone.
“We are very happy to extend our working relationship with Apple into retail. Qardio and Apple share a vision that brings together technical excellence with beautiful design and a delightful user experience. QardioArm embodies that vision: a medical-grade blood pressure monitor that actually makes people want to take control of their heart health and helps them do so,” said Alexis Zervoglos, Chief Business Officer. “We are excited to be reaching more people than ever and to be building further on our many successes.”
The QardioArm joins several other health-related iPhone-connected products Apple offers, like the iHealth Wireless Blood Glucometer, the Swaive Thermometer, the Withings Wireless Blood Pressure Monitor, and the iHealth Wireless Pulse Oximeter.
As part of a Black Friday promotion, Qardio is currently selling the QardioArm at a 20 percent discount on its website, dropping the price from $99 to $79.20. Until the discount ends, those looking to purchase a QardioArm can get a better deal from Qardio than through the Apple Store.
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Google will give $1 for special ed every time you use Android Pay
After Android Pay’s slow rollout throughout the US, it’s finally available to everyone — well, those with a compatible device anyway. In the spirit of giving (or trying to get more people using the service), Google has teamed up with DonorsChoose.org to support special needs children in US schools. Through December 31st, Google will donate $1 for every purchase made through Android Pay, with a total of up to $1 million. The idea is to create an interactive classroom environment so kids who struggle to engage aren’t left out. What’s more, Android Pay will double its donations for every purchase made on Black Friday. As if you needed another reason to spend big on the most insane shopping day of the year.
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Source: Google
Amazon Video gets a bunch of new features on iOS
Amazon has released a ton of new features for its Video app. The update includes 3D touch support, Next Up (which is basically auto-play), picture-in-picture and X-Ray, which offers a wealth of IMDB information and trivia at the touch of a button. Even though some of these features are iPad exclusive (like picture-in-picture) they can help Amazon stand up against competition like Netflix when content alone won’t carry the day. The 3D touch option is only available on Apple’s latest smartphone offerings, the 6s and 6s Plus, and lets you access a number of features faster, but offers nothing in the way of exclusive functionality. Also, the app has been customized for the iPad Pro, meaning Amazon-exclusive content is bigger and better than it’s ever been before. What more could you ask for?
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Source: iMore
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