With the number of apps out in the market, there truly is an app for every lifestyle. For Android users who love to keep fit, the RunKeeper app for Android gives you the basic benefits of a pricey GPS watch for free (at least for now).
The RunKeeper for the Google Android gives users the ability to track the distance they have run, the speed, pace, time spent, calories lost and the map path. The app plots out the route by using the GPS system built into the mobile phone. This makes it a great tool for both occasional joggers and those with a regular fitness regimen.
If it is run with a high end, high resolution mobile phone, the RunKeeper is able to display an extensive UI that is able to give visual details for data such as the number of calories burned as well as the details of the route including an overview of the plot points traveled in an area. These locally stored details get synced to the user’s online RunKeeper account and allows status posts to websites such as Twitter and Facebook so its users can tell their friends about their progress.
The free Android version of the RunKeeper is able to match up to most of the features found in the free iPhone version. The RunKeeper team has mentioned that they will be able to bring the Android counterpart fully on level with the iPhone version through the use of updates within the coming weeks or months. Universal support for all versions of the little green robot phones are also expected to come soon.
As of now, Android version 2.0 or higher will be able to run the free version RunKeeper app. To download this fitness app, go to the official site for details and instructions. If you are looking to get an Android phone then you should take a look at the great Google Nexus One deals at Moby1. They compare all the best phone contracts and have many helpful mobile phone reviews.
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