On yesterday I got a pleasant surprise… The Aliph company finally updated the Android version of its Up app to support the Up24 band! This is great news since I own an Up24 band and I recently purchased a Galaxy Note 3. What is the Up24 band or even a standard Up band? It’s a product that falls in the same fitness accessory category and is similar to a FitBit and Nike Fuel band. The Up24 band, via a bluetooth connection, will sink your daily activity data with the app on your smartphone or tablet. Activities include step count (first and foremost), sleep tracking, and timed exercises (running, power walking, etc.). For more information about the Up24 band click here.

What do I like about the Up24 band versus similar products? THE Up24 band is stylish and lightweight.  It is barely noticeable. It carefully tracks sleep. The app allows you to log meals, so you can dump apps such as “Lose it!” Unlike many similar products, the app displays the number of steps you take and not “points”.

If you are in the market for an exercise “companion” and tracker, I would absolutely suggest you try the Up24 band. You will be motivated to meet your health goals!