Speaking of sleep, it’s one area where UP24 stands out. It’s great to see friends activity and be able to encourage each other but a small part of me does feel a bit creepy knowing when my friends are sleeping. The app also has a social component called ‘My Team’ which allows you to to see the activity of friends who are also using Jawbone devices in your UP news feed. If you use other fitness apps like Runkeeper, My Fitness Pal or even, IFTTT, you can even connect them to the UP app to take your training further. The app is very functional, allowing you to easily log exercise sessions and meals and does a great job of visualising your data. It’s like having a friendly little gym buddy that is always looking out for you. In addition to measuring the above, the app also prompts you with recommendations based on your data, offer tips and make recommendations to help you reach your health goals. Measuring how much and how well you sleep.The UP app primarily focuses on three main areas: The UP app is incredibly well designed and makes it easy to access and keep track of all your fitness data. Both the adapter and the headphone jack cover on the device are quite small so you just need to be extra careful not to lose them as I imagine they will both be quite difficult to replace. When you do charge the device, you’ll need to plug it into a mini headphone jack / USB adaptor. The device only needs to be charged about once a week which is fantastic. The UP24’s battery life is really impressive. Just make sure you get the right size band for your wrist if you decide to buy one for maximum comfort. Initially I thought this would cause the band to keep slipping up and down my wrist but thankfully this wasn’t the case. Instead, the arms of the band kind of just wrap around and hug your wrist. It should be noted that the arms of the UP24 don’t fasten, clip or lock into place. I also really liked using the excellent UP app which syncs wirelessly with your band throughout the day. I actually didn’t miss having a screen on my wrist as it made the UP24 lighter and less obtrusive. This means that you’ll need to check your phone in order to see any of your fitness data. Unlike other fitness trackers like the Nike FuelBand, the UP24 doesn’t have any sort of screen on the device itself. The device is made from a soft rubber which is both comfortable and lightweight, which is good since you need to wear it almost 24/7. In fact, most people would probably mistake it for for a bangle or a bracelet instead of a hi-tech fitness tracker. The UP24 has a stylish yet understated design. But can a fitness tracker really make you healthier and happier? I decided to give one a try and find out. The UP24 is the latest fitness tracker from Jawbone and aims to help you “act in the moment and live better”. Getting the Most Out of Plex - July 30, 2014.Snapchat’s Secret Sauce - July 31, 2014.How Africa Accesses Facebook on Mobile 2014 - September 17, 2014.
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