Samsung and Under Armour announced a collaboration at CES last week which will see the mobile technology company’s wearable devices and smart watches support Under Armour fitness apps.
All of four of the apps — UA Record, MyFitnessPal, MapMyRun and Endomondo — are part of Under Armour’s Connected Fitness suite and will work in tandem with Samsung Gear Fit2, Gear S2 and Gear S3 products.
“This collaboration brings together the very best of Samsung wearable technology with the unmatched sports performance of the Under Armour brand,” Younghee Lee, Executive Vice President of Global Marketing and Wearable Business, Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics, said in a statement. “Fitness enthusiasts will have a thrilling experience when it comes to the integration of practical design and intelligent applications for sports related activities.”
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Added Mike Lee, Chief Digital Officer at Under Armour in a statement: “We’re excited to work with one of the most recognized brands in the world to continue to bring value to our global digital community of more than 190 million users. Samsung is renowned for its innovative, stylish yet practical devices. This new collaboration will provide additional opportunities to further integrate personal nutrition and activity tracking technologies, allowing all athletes to meet their goals and perform their best.”
As of Wednesday, Gear Fit2 owners had access to the UA Record, MapMyRun and MyFitnessPal apps while Endomondo will also be available this month. Users of the Samsung Gear S2 and S3 will have access to Under Armour’s apps later in 2017.