AppleInsider Staff
A bug in the final release version of iOS 8 prompted Apple to remove HealthKit-enabled apps from the App Store, but the problem has been fixed in a new update and HealthKit is once again free to roam Apple's virtual shelves.
The first app out of the gate with HealthKit support is FitPort. FitPort functions as an overall health dashboard, collecting information from Apple's built-in health app to give users a broad overview of their health.
FitPort tracks steps, walking and running distance — Â in both miles and kilometers — Â active calories dietary calories, weight, and body fat percentage. The activity data can be gleaned from the iPhone's built-in M series motion coprocessors, or from third-party fitness bands that synchronize their data to the Health app.
FitPort will also allow users to set fitness goals and compare their daily and weekly statistics to the previous day or week to track progression. Developers Flask LLP do note that FitPort lacks a built-in food database, so users should use other HealthKit-compatible apps to track caloric intake.
FitPort version 1.0 is available now as a $1.99, 7.1-megabyte download from the App Store.
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So, basically FitPort gives you the same info as the stock HealthApp, but just in a different design? 'kay
So wait... it does all the things that HealthKit currently does -- except it costs $2?
[quote name="bcode" url="/t/182531/after-ios-8-0-2-apple-gives-healthkit-apps-the-green-light-on-iphone-app-store#post_2607767"]So wait... it does all the things that HealthKit currently does -- except it costs $2?[/quote] MyFitnessPal seems to be a better choice. http://9to5mac%2ecom/2014/09/26/myfitnesspal-healthkit-ios-8/
I'm guessing some devs had applications or updates queued up, and they were waiting for this to drop from Apple. Be sort of interesting to see what they come up with. I'm presuming some will be associated with BT4 sensors.
Apple Watch is supposed to have a UV exposure sensor. An enterprising person might come up with a BT4 UV sensor to embed in a pair of sunglasses. Wonder if Oakley is working on that.
[quote name="PhilBoogie" url="/t/182531/after-ios-8-0-2-apple-gives-healthkit-apps-the-green-light-on-iphone-app-store#post_2607765"]So, basically FitPort gives you the same info as the stock HealthApp, but just in a different design? 'kay[/quote] [quote name="bcode" url="/t/182531/after-ios-8-0-2-apple-gives-healthkit-apps-the-green-light-on-iphone-app-store#post_2607767"]So wait... it does all the things that HealthKit currently does -- except it costs $2?[/quote] Well in the apps defense. It looks better than health, let's you add goals, and there's a ton of apps out there to replace apple's apps already... Still not paying for it though