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 .

iPhone 5 was the fifth highest user satisfaction

OnDevice analytical agency conducted a study of users of mobile devices in the U.S., the purpose of which was to determine what best meets the smartphone users. iPhone 5 was in fifth place in the ranking of the degree of satisfaction, giving leadership to mobile devices of other brands, including Motorola, HTC and Samsung.

To assess the satisfaction of mobile devices used, as noted, the traditional method, which includes an assessment of the product in several key criteria. Smartphone their list looks like this: usability of the device, operating system, device capabilities, design and capacity of the battery.

The research analysts OnDevice found that among smartphone most points scored unit of Motorola Atrix HD with index 8.57 points. In second place is also a smartphone Motorola - Droid Razr M (8,5). Behind them is a HTC Rezound 4G (8,32) and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (8.26). The top five leaders - iPhone 5 (8.23).

A study of OnDevice was aimed to find out what products are most complete satisfy consumers. Here, leadership belongs to Apple - the company gained 7.72 points. Little surprise was the fact that the last place went to the Korean manufacturer Samsung (6,15), but the surprise on the list of Google, which is not the manufacturer of smartphones. Internet Corporation is rated second.