Step counting has been a time-honored fitness metric for decades, even if the 10,000-step rule of thumb was based on a Japanese marketing strategy rather than anything resembling science. The older ...

Keeping track of your physical activity can be hard without a Fitbit, Apple Watch, or other workout tracking device — especially for people who walk as their main form of exercise. The easiest ...

iOS has a step counter feature hidden beneath the built-in Health app of Apple, making iPhones turn into a handy Pedometer device. BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 16: A young man visiting from Brazil and ...

The Fitbit app on iPhone has been updated to take advantage of the M7 co-processor in the iPhone 5s, which allows it to count your steps in a battery friendly manner without the aid of an extra ...

You don't need to wear a smartwatch or fitness band. Just carry your phone and let an app track your step count. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog ...

Snapping out of a sedentary lifestyle can be difficult, but for the sake of your overall health and well-being, it’s necessary. If you’re ready to make a change but are too overwhelmed to get into a ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

Six to Start, creators of the narrative fitness app Zombies, Run! traded genres for their newest mobile game. In The Walk, players are thrust into the starring role of a spy thriller by adding a few ...

The Apple Watch does a lot, which can be a blessing and a curse. Perhaps its most popular features are its various health-tracking technologies that have become common in most modern smartwatches.

Apps designed to increase physical activity may be useful in increasing daily step counts for users who believe the intervention beneficial, but not for those who do not. The app's effectiveness is ...

The stock OnePlus Launcher is pretty fantastic, but has now been updated for Android 10 with yet more features, including an integrated step counter and more app drawer tweaks. Announced in an ...