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NIKE is finally bringing its popular Nike+ Running app to the Android community. The application that has been out for iOS for quite some time, allows runners to track, share and compare their runs from anywhere, anytime. By connecting to nikeplus.com — which BTW has been reengineered to be smarter, more social and more motivational — it makes sure your data is always accessible from multiple devices and from the web.
Featuring an “optimized for Android” UI, Nike+ Running sports a number of features to enhance the running experience. For instance, the in-run navigation is seamless so you can easily check key run stats, see in-progress GPS maps, change songs or get audio feedback without missing a stride.
The key focus of the app is motivating runners. To make this a reality, there’s the so called “Next Moves” feature on the home screen that guides runners through different challenges — i.e. to run their fastest 5k or go their farthest distance. Additionally, the dynamic goal progress bar helps runners stay motivated and on track with goals they’ve set up through their nikeplus.com profile.
Finally, thanks to the built-in sharing component, your friends and/or followers on Facebook and Twitter can see what you’re up to. Pretty neat. 
Nike+ Running (FREE) [Google Play link]
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Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
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