The GeoPalz ibitz PowerKey activity tracker and paired mobile app are just for kids.

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When you purchase an iPhone for example, the unit comes with a Google Maps feature, built-in utilities, a standard Web browser, a stock tracker, a weather app, etc.

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The iPhone inspired creative new features from companies, starting with useful applications such as Bank of America's online banking app and FedEx's package tracker, but the bigger size of the Apple tablet will allow marketers to introduce more browser and video functions.

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The Columbus, Ohio, company, which owns 23 U.S. malls, said it envisions a free app that includes a parking-spot tracker, a map for navigating its properties and notices of promotions from participating stores.

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First, the Smart Activity Tracker is compatible with both iOS and Android using the Fitness Band app to track, monitor and share your fitness habits (no big surprise given LG's handsets run Google's OS).

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Ever since the original Jawbone Up fitness tracker came out, we've been saying it needs an Android app so you can use it with more than just an iDevice.

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Called Business Pro, it consists of 16 apps made by a range of companies, including an expense tracker, currency calculator, business card reader, task manager and GPS navigation app.

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