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June 2, 2014

Facebook Buys Fitness App “Moves”

Facebook Buys Fitness App “Moves”


    Facebook is still shopping for apps and recently bought the fitness tracking major, “Moves”. With over 4m downloads on both android and iPhone, Moves is one of the best fitness app out there and Facebook got a hold of it, seeing the app’s potential.

    The Moves app was developed by ProtoGeo, a Finnish start-up. The ProtoGeo group said through their blog that Facebook had acquired them and with the help of Facebook they would improve the app even further. But Moves will continue remaining as a stand-alone app an there are no plans to commingle data with Facebook.

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    This is an important initiation from Facebook’s part who wants to provide different types of service to the world. Moves fits completely into their plan.
The app tracks the user’s walking, cycling, running and even the places he or she visits. The app which was launched in January 2013 for iOS was an immediate hit and later on it was also available for android devices as well.

    This is another major acquisition by Facebook after getting its hands on Whatsapp and Instagram, expanding its app empire.

Download Moves for Android From Here and for iPhone From Here.

Features:
  • Automatic recognition of walking, bicycling and running:
    Just keep the phone in pocket or bag,it capture your movement even if it is very small.
  • Calorie counter(Now only in iPhone):
    It Calculates the daily calorie usage
  • Show Routes on map:
    Using GPS service like google map it locates the root.
  • Daily updated storyline with places:
    Show or indicate the each stage of our movement with updated storyline.
  • Automatic start and stop:
    No need of manual startup and stop,when we strats the movement it will on and off when the movement stops.
  • No need to charge and carry an extra device:
    It consumes power from smartphone,therefore in night charging is highly recommended.
By Using this you can change your bad habits and improve daily life with new aims..Enjoy the Life with Moves.!


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