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Performance Phones develops innovative applications that leverage the power of advanced consumer devices such as the iPhone and iPod touch to provide performance information to athletes, coaches, and spectators.
Our first product, SpeedCoach Mobile, is designed for rowing & paddling enthusiasts.
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Version 3.0 now available!
SpeedCoach Mobile version 3.0 is now available in iTunes. This update adds support for live-streaming your workouts via MapMyTracks.com. The update interval can be set from 2 seconds (for near-instantaneous tracking) to 5 minutes (for best battery life). The app … Continue reading
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SpeedCoach Mobile version 2.5 released today!
The latest free update to SpeedCoach Mobile was approved by Apple today and is available for download from the app store now. This version includes two new heart rate options, detailed stroke force data, a new “total distance” data field … Continue reading
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Learn more about accessories and waterproof cases
A new video is available that describes accessories that you might find useful with SpeedCoach Mobile. External GPS receivers allow you to get speed and distance information on an iPod touch, and several different options are available for monitoring your … Continue reading
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Understanding check and bounce
SpeedCoach Mobile uses the built-in accelerometer in the iPhone (and iPod touch) to accurately measure your stroke rate. But the accelerometer is capable of much more. With it, SpeedCoach Mobile can also calculate metrics that provide insight into the “quality” … Continue reading
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Performance Phones at the Kossev Symposium
The third annual Kossev Symposium is coming up on November 19-20 in Seattle. Representatives from Performance Phones will be in attendance to demonstrate our application, answer questions, and listen to your feedback. If you plan to attend, please stop by … Continue reading
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Overlaying SpeedCoach Mobile data on video
Here’s a blog post from Thomas Carter with instructions for creating awesome rowing videos like this one. Thanks Thomas!
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