Nokia Sports Tracker takes to the web
Nokia's Sports Tracker app for S60 devices certainly isn't new; it's been kicking around since the early months of the year, in fact. So why is it back in beta? Turns out the service has been significantly expanded and retooled to give it all more of a cooperative, social, webby feel by allowing folks to upload and share their personal workouts (pictured). It'll work with S60 3rd Edition handsets using both internal and external GPS modules, making a wide array of phones compatible -- though it's unclear exactly how a runner would attach a phone and a GPS module to their person securely and unobtrusively enough to work out. The service is still in beta, and Nokia's promising more features (like real-time data uploads) down the road -- but if you simply must try it out now, by all means, don't let us stop you.
[Thanks, Antti V.]
[Thanks, Antti V.]



















Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
vzwguy @ Nov 24th 2007 10:41PM
soooooo how is this new?
Bones in motion has been offeirng this for many carriers for a LONG time
BIM uses your phones built in GPS to track your running. I use it on my LG8300, it runs in the background while I play music on the phone. 2 gig card + BIM = half marathon run easy.
and the cool part?
it runs with google maps, it tells you yoru split times, it breaks down WAY more detail than this half assed attempt at what they have been doing for well over a year now....let me find the site.
http://bimactive.com/ba/ui/land_main.php?partner=bim&ses=1
and an old post from engagdet of BIm
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2006/10/10/verizon-wireless-teams-up-with-bones-in-motion-to-easily-track-e/
Jacob @ Nov 26th 2007 4:31AM
BIM works with various carriers.
NST works with various phone models/platforms.
Who cares about BIM when you're not from the US ? None of those carriers are relevant to me and a crapload of other europeans.
Loca Location @ Dec 10th 2007 3:31PM
I tried it out and think it's very nicely done. It might be better suited for hikers, cyclist, riders, or drivers, than for runners.
Well, feel free to check out my brief write up at http://localocation.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/nokia-sports-tracker/