Developers (not just the maker) want to be paid to write apps (well, most I know) so if there isn't enough market to make it worthwhile then apps don't get written (yes there are exceptions.) Sometimes it's the chicken and egg problem but you asked for a reason why so here's the most common reason. Money.
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Well that is not quite correct as they have apps for Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, Note III, LG Nexus 5, and HTC One (M
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Being a novice on the activity tracker market I had done a little research but bought this product at JB Hi Fi knowing the limited apps above but the package said to visit the US website for an updated list. Also I was not fully aware of the implications of not having the app to link to my Sony Xperia S.
So I emailed Lifetrak who told me that every app has to be designed to every individual phone Firmware. So I did more research to find that many activity trackers just sync to the Android operating system itself on the phone. They never mention models or makes of phones.
So can you please explain why this situation is so different (apparently) at Lifetrak?
The watch itself is very attractive and has all the functions I need so I am confused as to why it seems so difficult to get an app to sync to my phone (or PC).
Thanks,
Phil.
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