There are plenty of apps that take advantage of your phone’s hardware to do obvious things. You can turn your phone into a GPS unit or even a compass by using the accelerometer and GPS receiver. You ...

I'm not sure how many people will actually use such a feature with any regularity, but it's something thats very practical, useful and easy to use. Here's a little secret: You can actually check your ...

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Apple has launched the Powerbeats Pro 2, making them the first Apple earbuds to feature heart rate monitoring. The new earbuds also offer active noise cancellation, better sound quality, and longer ...

Thanks to the proliferation of smartwatches and fitness trackers, it’s never been easier to log your heart rate while running: Simply don the device, start your workout, and watch those beats per ...