Jawbone UP24 Gets Android Support
Regardless of platform, it’s hard to argue these days that there’s any shortage of choices when it comes to choosing a fitness tracker, but on Tuesday, Jawbone nevertheless announced it had added Android support for its UP24 bracelet. Jawbone had previously offered Android support only for its older UP band, while the newer UP24 was exclusive to iOS.
The UP by Jawbone 3.0 app is available for free on Google Play beginning today.
"We believe that helping people understand the context and meaning of their data is key in helping to make sustained behavior changes. Through our investment in data science we have been able to provide personalized insights to help nudge people to meet their sleep or activity goals. Now with the launch of UP24 on Android, our entire community can enjoy the benefits of these insights in real-time, with continuous feedback and in-the-moment notifications to help them achieve their goals," said Travis Bogard, vice president of product management and strategy for Jawbone in a press statement. "Android users have been incredibly active in the UP community, and we're thrilled to bring UP24 to the Android platform."
Between regular UP and UP24, there aren’t a whole lot of differences and the two fitness trackers are only $20 apart, at $129.99 and $149.99. UP24, as the name implies, is intended for 24-hour use and runs for 7 days on a single charge. The band also features Bluetooth 4.0, a newer standard that allows UP24 to stay connected to your device all day without draining the battery.
The specs for the UP24 fitness tracker are available below.
UP24 Specs:
Battery Life: Up to 7 days (32mAh battery Lithium-ion polymer battery)
Sensors: Tri-axis accelerometer
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0 BLE; Two single color LEDs and vibrating motor indicates power, charge states and current status
Compatible devices: Android 4.3 and later; iPhone 4s and newer; iPod touch 5th Gen and newer; iPad 3rd Gen and newer; iPad mini and newer (Full list available here)
Materials: hypoallergenic TPU rubber (Band); TR-90 Nylon, plated in Nickel (Cap); Splash-resistant, but do not submerge; Avoid excessive bending