ASICS acquires Runkeeper, popular fitness tracking app
As far as end-users are concerned, Runkeeper will keep all of the features that made it one of the best apps for runners and other fitness enthusiasts
Runkeeper for Apple Watch now works without an iPhone around
You will need to bring the iPhone along for couple of runs/walks so that the app can calibrate, but after those few times - you are literally free to go/run.
New Balance should acquire RunKeeper
Under Armour has scooped-up MapMyFitness, Endomondo, MyFitnessPal and Gritness; Adidas has acquired Runtastic; while Nike has its own digital division.
RunKeeper unveils New Balance awards integration, Prescribed Workouts
Those opting to connect RunKeeper and MyNB accounts will instantly earn 300 NB points along with 25 NB for connecting with New Balance on social media.
Runkeeper for Android 5.1 adds support for phone-free GPS
The popular fitness tracking app also got support for headphone heart rate monitoring when connected to the SMS Audio BioSport Headphones.
RunKeeper 5.0 for iOS adds indoor exercise support
Initially available for iPhone users -- with Android app launching within a week -- the new Stopwatch Mode is used to add indoor exercise to the mix.
RunKeeper introduces Rewards, makes Premium Training Plans free for Elite subscribers
The company has teamed-up with Kiip to introduce Rewards for a "job well done"; it is also making all of its Premium Training Plans free for Elite subscribers.
RunKeeper and Breeze can now connect to each other
The latest update to Breeze allows users to instantly share information between the two apps, making each app even smarter.
Runtastic, Runkeeper and MediSafe among the first health apps for Android Wear
While Runtastic and Runkeeper will make sure you run as much as you need to, MediSafe will alert you when is the time to take medication.
RunKeeper’s Breeze hits 20 billion steps tracked
The impressive number translates into 8 million miles or the equivalent of travelling from Boston to Antarctica, and back, over.