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Jun 2 / 7:40pm

Download the new Skimble iPhone App & get tracking!

by Skimble
The latest Skimble iPhone app has just hit the iTunes App Store.  Get the Skimble iPhone 2.0 update now »

Hot damn, that looks pretty sweet.  So what's new?

  • Browse by activity or location on an interactive map
  • New look & feel including the ability to search for sports
  • Deeper tracking for racquet & team sports: teammates, scores & match details
  • Timer countdown for path sports like running, biking & speed skiing

We can't show you everything but check out our variety pack of tracking screenshots:

And you know you want to see what all the buzz is about with the new timer countdown:

In the past few months, we've added tracking support for over 45 sports activities:

Yowsa!  Can you believe it?  Of course, if there's a sport you wish you could track on Skimble, let us know at support@skimble.com - thanks!

Filed under  //  Apple   application   fit   fitness   health   iPhone   screenshots   skimble   sports   track  

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Apr 22 / 11:59am

Last Day for Free Lonely Planet European iPhone Guides, a volcano crisis relief effort!

by Skimble

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.  And if you're stuck in volcanic ash in southern Europe due to the volcano erruption in Iceland, you might as well make the most out of it.  The nice folks over at Lonely Planet have taken notice to the Eyjafjallajokull crisis and are giving away 13 of their European iPhone guides for free!

‘Travellers stuck in unfamiliar places need access to practical information as well as suggestions on what to do whilst stranded’, said Tom Hall, Lonely Planet Travel Editor. ‘That’s why we’re giving away iPhone city guides to major affected destinations.’

LonelyPlanet

Connect with iTunes or get on Wifi to load up your iPhones now with these big/worthy guides!  The 13 guides will be available free until Thursday, 22 April (today!) from the iTunes app store. You can access them via the links below:

Filed under  //  europe   Eyjafjallajokull   iceland   iPhone   lonely planet   travel   volcano  

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Apr 15 / 6:50pm

Latest Skimble iPhone App Release: Personal Bests, Action Sports & Tricks!

by Skimble

Add that extra little bounce into your workout step and enjoy the end of the snow season or get started on spring season adventures.  Skimble provides even more reason to hit the trails or pavement with purpose with the latest release of the Skimble iPhone application.

What's New?

  • Auto tracking Personal Bests
    There's an intangible thrill of achieving and beating your Personal Bests.  Did you do complete your longest hike, fastest bike ride, hardest rock climb, or max. number bicep curls at the gym?  Now, Skimble will automatically remember your Personal Bests and award you online sports badges with a nifty achievement sound :)
  • More Action & Water Sports
    skateboarding, sky diving, base jumping, slacklining, hang gliding, surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and snorkeling
  • Weights, Poses & Tricks
    Improved weightlifting tracking, track poses for yoga, and tricks for snowboarding, skateboarding, and skiing

Get tracking with the latest Skimble iPhone application or the web today!

 

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Jan 15 / 1:51pm

Skimble iPhone App ranks top New in iTunes App Store, France

by Skimble

A nice follow-up from the publicity Skimble got from a TV segment in France!  Many people have downloaded the Skimble iPhone app and we're now featured as one of the top 'New' applications in the iTunes App Store:

Thanks for all the support and encouragement.  In case you're wondering, we're currently translating the app into French, thanks to a few amazing volunteers, and hope to release that soon :)

If you haven't already checked out the Skimble iPhone App, please download it now and remember to show us some love and rate our application.

Merci beaucoup.  Skimble: surveillez vos performances sportives!  Oui oui.

Filed under  //  App Store   Apple   iPhone   iTunes   skimble   Top  

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Jan 2 / 12:47pm

2010 New Year's Resolution: be more active using the new Skimble iPhone Application!

by Skimble

Skimble + iPhone = Skimble iPhone application, the ultimate companion for your active life!

We are thrilled to introduce the Skimble for the iPhone just in time for the new year:

It's avaible now in the App Store:

 

Check out the latest article about us on TechCrunch:

Filed under  //  App Store   Apple   fitness   health   iPhone   iTunes   lifestyle   New Year   skimble  

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