2015-10-22 17:45
Technology
Alex Lowe

Apple Watch can now track runs on Runkeeper, without an iPhone

Apple Watch can now track runs on Runkeeper, without an iPhone

Since launch the Apple Watch has always required a permanent connection to an iPhone to function properly, expect from being an actual watch and using Apple Pay. Now with the recent launch of watchOS 2 the Apple Watch can run native apps and execute the code on device without the need for the iPhone to be connected. This also allows the watch to be a true fitness device as apps such as Runkeeper, which has been recently updated to support native applications on the Apple Watch.

It’s a pretty simple process to get a run started, just open the app, tap run, cycle or other and get going. The Apple Watch will then track the time, distance and how long you took to run a mile. One downside is that it won’t be able to track GPS data without the iPhone being connected, if this doesn’t bother you then you can leave your phone behind – but every run won’t have the benefit of GPS data.

Alex Lowe

Apple Watch can now track runs on Runkeeper, without an iPhone

Alex Lowe is the owner and editor of the interface and started the website in 2013. He publishes the majority of the content on the website, hosts the three podcasts and the runs the YouTube channels. Alex has a professional background in computer networking, FWA and WiFi.

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