Nike will not release Android-app bracelet FuelBand

In 2012, Nike introduced the FuelBand bracelet , for the "activation" of man. This device is capable of measuring the physical effort involved owner accessory all day and then in the application for iPhone to show results. It was initially reportable that Nike also will develop the software system version of the shopper for Symbian android, however before the corporate shattered hopes "google smarphone" the emergence of such a development.

Many owners like to use FuelBand corporate client operating system Google, and last year Nike even promised to give them the opportunity. Eventually, however, the company has officially refused to application development. On Monday tweeted Nike was reported, according to which it is "focused on iOS and the Web, and not working on Android-version."

FuelBand bracelet was developed by Nike in collaboration with scientists from the University of Arizona. The device has a built-in three-axis accelerometer, which records the slightest movement of the person. A special algorithm allows for typical acceleration profile distinguish walking, running, dancing, jumping, climbing stairs or lifting weights, measuring daily active users, thus stimulating the person to move more.

One of the possible reasons why the development of Nike be Android-applications is the close partnership with Apple. Companies together produce a series of sports products under the brand of Nike +. In addition, the head of the corporation Cupertino, Tim Cook is a user of the very FuelBand. One of the photos on the internet, he was captured with the device, as measured by its physical activity.

Nike + Fuelband is available for order at the online store Nikestore. Price of the device is $ 149 .