While it may not seem valuable to some, the ability to keep track of your heart been is invaluable to some. Corventis has recently announced that they are working on a heart tracking iPhone app.

This app is unique because it lets you send your heart rate to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook.

Now, in order for this to actually work there would have to be some kind of device coupled with the app so when it will come out, we have no idea.

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It is apparent that at some point, most of us have to acknowledge that mobile devices and cell phones are more than just gadgets that we want to show off to others. They have their uses and while features may not be important at times, cell phones have already proven that they can be a critical key in life and death situations.

Today we see technology move cell phones towards delivering the goods. Mobile phones have become more than just for texting and making calls. It has gone to the extent of invading the medical scene, some of which you can see below.

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We are all aware that the iPhone can be used for calling, playing games and taking photos. But now it looks like iPhone use has added another dimension as far as mobile phone use is concerned. The iPhone can now be used as a means of monitoring your heart and tracking your health.

All of this was made possible by SMHEART LINK, a highly-anticipated new technology that is poised to bring unparalleled health and fitness capabilities to Apple(R) iPhone and iPod(R) touch users. For the first time ever, a technology is now available that allows the iPhone to double as a heart monitor and fitness tracking system that actually listens to a person’s heart.

In addition to the iPhone and iPod touch, SMHEART LINK can be compatible with other smartphones, PCs or other Wi-Fi enabled devices. SMHEART LINK is compatible with a growing list of heart monitor chest straps including some from fitness leaders such as Polar, Garmin, Nike, Reebok, Timex Ironman, New Balance and Numetrex. It is also compatible with biking sensors to track speed, cadence and power (watts).

Now it seems that the iPhone is indeed something anyone should have. It has become a multipurpose gadget and its marketability just went a notch higher.

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Garmin announced the Forerunner 50 aimed at helping runners and walkers track their workouts. The Forerunner system comprises of a fitness watch that talks to other devices wirelessly, including a heart rate monitor and a foot pod that monitors speed and distance. Data recorded by different elements of the system are stored on a USB ANT Stick, which can be plugged into your laptop or PC for easy tracking.

The heart rate monitor and footpod start working upon detecting movement, so you won’t have to remember to turn them on before starting your workout. The Forerunner 50 system can track and record up to 7 hours and 100 laps of detailed exercise data.

By pairing the Forerunner 50 with Garmin Connect, an online training site, you can log workouts, track your totals and even share the details with friends or coaches. The online community lets you meet people with similar interests as well.

The Forerunner 50 and USB ANT Stick will be available starting October for US $99. If you include the footpod with them, the total price comes to US $149. Throw in the heart rate monitor and the price becomes $199.

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