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  • UP 2nd generation and UP24 retail packages

    UP 2nd generation and UP24 retail packages

    It's been nearly a month since I put on the new UP24 and it is a nice upgrade from the 2nd generation UP band. It isn't worth a $150 upgrade when I have a perfectly capable navy blue UP that still works with my Android devices. However, if you are looking for an activity tracker it is definitely one to consider.

    Hardware

    The design is nearly the same as the previous band with the major change being the Bluetooth connectivity. You are currently limited to just iOS connectivity due to Bluetooth-only syncing. Android's Bluetooth stack is getting better and we should see the new UP24 work with select Android devices sometime in 2014.

    I would love to have seen the option to sync via the physical headphone jack connection or Bluetooth, but the intent of the Bluetooth connectivity is to give you real-time feedback.

    The band has slightly different ridges on the outside and comes in either onyx (black) or persimmon (orange). I tested the black one and haven't yet seen the persimmon color model.

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    There are three sizes available, the large size fits me, and they are not adjustable. The two ends, one terminates with a 2.5mm male end and the other with a small control button. They overlap a bit around your wrist with the band staying securely in place.

    The band is very comfortable and I barely noticed it was even on my wrist most of the time. However, when typing on a keyboard it did bug me a bit and I often took it off when writing for an extended period of time. Another major annoyance with this type of design that I noticed now that winter is here is the usage when you are wearing long sleeves or a coat. The UP24 hangs up on my jacket and shirt. For comparison, the Nike Fuelband fits snugly and doesn't have this issue.

    The end with the 2.5mm male end has a removable cap on it. The previous UP had a 3.5mm male end that fit into both the charger and your smartphone headset jack. The new UP24 end obviously won't fit into your smartphone and it is designed just to charge up the band with a new USB dongle included in the package.

    The end with the button is similar to the last generation model and lets you switch between modes and acknowledge alarms.

    The battery life is reduced a couple of days, it should last about a week, due to the Bluetooth LE connectivity. The week battery life is acceptable for an activity tracker like this so I have no concerns with that aspect.

    There is no visible display because Jawbone wants to encourage you to use your large smartphone display to view all of the captured data. This makes sense, but it can also be convenient to just glance down and see the status on an activity tracker.

    One sensor missing from the UP24 that I personally find very helpful on my Fitbit One is an altimeter. I work on the 2nd floor of my building, and with my Fitbit One, I take the stairs all the time as a way to increase my stair count. I was hoping the UP24 included this option, but it has the same sensors as the last generation.

    Software

    Jawbone launched their UP 3.0 software with the UP24 band. You can also use the UP 3.0 software with your existing 2nd generation UP band if you have an iOS device. The new software is not yet available for Android.

    While you can use the 3.0 software, you need the UP24 to perform Bluetooth syncing and experience some of the new functions related to real-time data collection. Functions requiring the UP24 include reminders via push notifications, personalized nudges, and summaries. You get the majority of functionality in the UP with the Jawbone UP 3.0 software.

    My wife is a huge fan of these activity trackers because they allow me to use them as alarms to wake me at 4:15 in the morning without my smartphone waking everyone up. This capability works flawlessly on the UP24 too and has been a pleasure to experience.

    Jawbone designed the UP to help you reach your goals and with that in mind they have new a 'Today I Will' dynamic goals feature that works on the UP and UP24. You have to use the UP for several days, took me about 10 days, before the UP 3.0 software, particularly the UP Insights Engine, will start to help you setup I Will goals. For example, after a couple of nights of poor sleep, I was working on some reviews, a suggested goal appeared that said I should try to get to sleep at 10:36 pm. You can choose to accept this goal or ignore it and continue to use the UP24 as you have been.

    You will also find streaks and milestones to help you celebrate and reach your long term goals and achievements.

    There is a social aspect of UP where you can add and track friends. This is designed to help others motivate you through encouragement and challenges. You can control what aspects (move, sleep, and eat) you are shared with others.

    Jawbone improved the organization of the software with a swipe from left to right opening up all of your service settings. These include goals, lifeline, trends, team, apps, inbox, and settings.

    It's fun to mess with trends and view all of your collected data by day, week, and month. You can choose two different data sources to view at once on the graphs, from 20 types of data.

    A swipe from right to left gives you quick access to alarms, sleep mode, stopwatch, idle alerts, and UP24 status.

    On the home screen you can view bar graphs of your sleep, walk, and eat with your global goal progress in percentage with large fonts. Below the graph are helpful tips, I Will goals, and then your daily feed that includes your friends' shared status.

    A new feature appears when you swipe down from the top. Your daily progress appears in a timeline view so it gives you a quick view of just your data without all of your friends' data.

    Usage and experiences

    The first UP had some serious hardware issues and mine all failed. I never had an issue with the 2nd generation and like using my navy blue one. So far, the 3rd generation UP24 is performing flawlessly.

    Even though the UP24 is staying connected via Bluetooth Low Energy to the iPhone at all times, it still lasts about a week. I never saw the connection fail and was impressed with its ability to keep the software updated.

    While I prefer wrist band activity tracker over ones that I forget in my pocket, I am not completely convinced this overlapping wrist design is the best. It annoys me when I type and gets hung up on my jacket and long sleeve shirts all the time. It fits comfortably and I rarely even notice I am wearing it, including when I sleep.

    My daily routine is pretty regular so I really am starting to wonder if I have a need to use these activity trackers. Then again, regular reminders and prompts that have you changing even small things in your life add up over time and can help improve your health and lifestyle.

    Pros and Cons

    To summarize my experiences with the UP24, here are my pros and cons.

    Pros

    • Well designed band that fits comfortably
    • Long battery life
    • Flawless syncing via Bluetooth
    • Integrated Microsoft Office software
    • Charges up quickly
    • Great sounding front facing stereo speakers
    • Expandable storage capability
    • Reasonable price

    Cons

    • No altimeter to measure stairs climbed
    • Limited just to iOS for now
    • Hangs up on jackets and long sleeve shirts

    Pricing and availability

    The UP24 is available now from Jawbone, Best Buy, and Apple for $149.99 in either onyx or persimmon. The 2nd generation UP is still available for $129.99 in onyx, blue, mint, and grey. You can use the UP with Android devices, but the 3.0 software is not yet available for that platform.

    You can buy spare caps in a 3-pack for $9.99 and a spare USB cable for $9.99.

    The competition

    There are quite a few activity trackers today, with the best being the Fitbit Force ($129.99), Fitbit One ($99.95), Nike+ Fuelband SE ($149), and more.

    Nike's device is too locked down for me personally, but like an iPhone if you are comfortable with a single ecosystem then the device is actually one of my favorite in terms of hardware. Fitbit's devices are quite open with the ability to connect to multiple services.

    Jawbone has opened up their UP platform so there are ways to connect services like Runkeeper, MyFitnessPal, IFTTT, Strava, and many more.

    Specifications

    It is interesting to view the tech specs page and get an inside view of the Jawbone UP24. The following are the specifications of the accessory.

    • Hypoallergenic TPU rubber band
    • Splash resistant design, but not for full submergence such as swimming
    • Up to 7 days of battery life
    • Charge time of 80 minutes
    • 32 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery
    • Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
    • Tri-axis accelerometer
    • Inner dimensions ranging from 52mm to 69mm with weight ranging from 19 grams to 23 grams, in sizes small, medium, and large

    Conclusion

    Wireless sync functionality is a welcome addition to the Jawbone UP and while it is much more evolutionary than revolutionary it is a necessary step. I hope to see Android support come sooner rather than later, but that is up to Android manufacturers and the Bluetooth support.

    The only part of the design I am not satisfied with is the two open ends that get snagged on my jacket and shirt sleeve. I would like to see the charging connector fit into the other end of the UP to create a full closed band solution in the future with a button or depressed area on the side to switch modes.

    Activity tracking is accurate, syncing works flawlessly, the UP24 is very comfortable, and the alarm functionality is excellent.

    Contributor's rating: 8.5 out of 10

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    • Jawbone announces the UP Platform and acquires BodyMedia
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    • Jawbone released Android app for UP, becomes my prime life tracker

    • Nike drops plans for Android Fuelband app, time for Jawbone and Fitbit to step up

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    • Life-tracking tools for a better, healthier you: Fuelband, Fitbit, UP compared

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Jawbone UP24 retail package

    Jawbone UP24 retail package

    It's been nearly a month since I put on the new UP24 and it is a nice upgrade from the 2nd-generation UP band. It isn't worth a $150 upgrade when I have a perfectly capable navy blue UP that still works with my Android devices. However, if you are looking for an activity tracker it is definitely one to consider.

    Hardware

    The design is nearly the same as the previous band with the major change being the Bluetooth connectivity. You are currently limited to just iOS connectivity due to Bluetooth-only syncing. Android's Bluetooth stack is getting better and we should see the new UP24 work with select Android devices sometime in 2014.

    I would love to have seen the option to sync via the physical headphone jack connection or Bluetooth, but the intent of the Bluetooth connectivity is to give you real-time feedback.

    The band has slightly different ridges on the outside and comes in either onyx (black) or persimmon (orange). I tested the black one and haven't yet seen the persimmon color model.

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    There are three sizes available, the large size fits me, and they are not adjustable. The two ends, one terminates with a 2.5mm male end and the other with a small control button. They overlap a bit around your wrist with the band staying securely in place.

    The band is very comfortable and I barely noticed it was even on my wrist most of the time. However, when typing on a keyboard it did bug me a bit and I often took it off when writing for an extended period of time. Another major annoyance with this type of design that I noticed now that winter is here is the usage when you are wearing long sleeves or a coat. The UP24 hangs up on my jacket and shirt. For comparison, the Nike Fuelband fits snugly and doesn't have this issue.

    The end with the 2.5mm male end has a removable cap on it. The previous UP had a 3.5mm male end that fit into both the charger and your smartphone headset jack. The new UP24 end obviously won't fit into your smartphone and it is designed just to charge up the band with a new USB dongle included in the package.

    The end with the button is similar to the last generation model and lets you switch between modes and acknowledge alarms.

    The battery life is reduced a couple of days, it should last about a week, due to the Bluetooth LE connectivity. The week battery life is acceptable for an activity tracker like this so I have no concerns with that aspect.

    There is no visible display because Jawbone wants to encourage you to use your large smartphone display to view all of the captured data. This makes sense, but it can also be convenient to just glance down and see the status on an activity tracker.

    One sensor missing from the UP24 that I personally find very helpful on my Fitbit One is an altimeter. I work on the 2nd floor of my building, and with my Fitbit One, I take the stairs all the time as a way to increase my stair count. I was hoping the UP24 included this option, but it has the same sensors as the last generation.

    Software

    Jawbone launched their UP 3.0 software with the UP24 band. You can also use the UP 3.0 software with your existing 2nd generation UP band if you have an iOS device. The new software is not yet available for Android.

    While you can use the 3.0 software, you need the UP24 to perform Bluetooth syncing and experience some of the new functions related to real-time data collection. Functions requiring the UP24 include reminders via push notifications, personalized nudges, and summaries. You get the majority of functionality in the UP with the Jawbone UP 3.0 software.

    My wife is a huge fan of these activity trackers because they allow me to use them as alarms to wake me at 4:15 in the morning without my smartphone waking everyone up. This capability works flawlessly on the UP24 too and has been a pleasure to experience.

    Jawbone designed the UP to help you reach your goals and with that in mind they have new a 'Today I Will' dynamic goals feature that works on the UP and UP24. You have to use the UP for several days, took me about 10 days, before the UP 3.0 software, particularly the UP Insights Engine, will start to help you setup I Will goals. For example, after a couple of nights of poor sleep, I was working on some reviews, a suggested goal appeared that said I should try to get to sleep at 10:36 pm. You can choose to accept this goal or ignore it and continue to use the UP24 as you have been.

    You will also find streaks and milestones to help you celebrate and reach your long term goals and achievements.

    There is a social aspect of UP where you can add and track friends. This is designed to help others motivate you through encouragement and challenges. You can control what aspects (move, sleep, and eat) you are shared with others.

    Jawbone improved the organization of the software with a swipe from left to right opening up all of your service settings. These include goals, lifeline, trends, team, apps, inbox, and settings.

    It's fun to mess with trends and view all of your collected data by day, week, and month. You can choose two different data sources to view at once on the graphs, from 20 types of data.

    A swipe from right to left gives you quick access to alarms, sleep mode, stopwatch, idle alerts, and UP24 status.

    On the home screen you can view bar graphs of your sleep, walk, and eat with your global goal progress in percentage with large fonts. Below the graph are helpful tips, I Will goals, and then your daily feed that includes your friends' shared status.

    A new feature appears when you swipe down from the top. Your daily progress appears in a timeline view so it gives you a quick view of just your data without all of your friends' data.

    Usage and experiences

    The first UP had some serious hardware issues and mine all failed. I never had an issue with the 2nd generation and like using my navy blue one. So far, the 3rd generation UP24 is performing flawlessly.

    Even though the UP24 is staying connected via Bluetooth Low Energy to the iPhone at all times, it still lasts about a week. I never saw the connection fail and was impressed with its ability to keep the software updated.

    While I prefer wrist band activity tracker over ones that I forget in my pocket, I am not completely convinced this overlapping wrist design is the best. It annoys me when I type and gets hung up on my jacket and long sleeve shirts all the time. It fits comfortably and I rarely even notice I am wearing it, including when I sleep.

    My daily routine is pretty regular so I really am starting to wonder if I have a need to use these activity trackers. Then again, regular reminders and prompts that have you changing even small things in your life add up over time and can help improve your health and lifestyle.

    Pros and Cons

    To summarize my experiences with the UP24, here are my pros and cons.

    Pros

    • Well designed band that fits comfortably
    • Long battery life
    • Flawless syncing via Bluetooth
    • Integrated Microsoft Office software
    • Charges up quickly
    • Great sounding front facing stereo speakers
    • Expandable storage capability
    • Reasonable price

    Cons

    • No altimeter to measure stairs climbed
    • Limited just to iOS for now
    • Hangs up on jackets and long sleeve shirts

    Pricing and availability

    The UP24 is available now from Jawbone, Best Buy, and Apple for $149.99 in either onyx or persimmon. The 2nd-generation UP is still available for $129.99 in onyx, blue, mint, and grey. You can use the UP with Android devices, but the 3.0 software is not yet available for that platform.

    You can buy spare caps in a 3-pack for $9.99 and a spare USB cable for $9.99.

    The competition

    There are quite a few activity trackers today, with the best being the Fitbit Force ($129.99), Fitbit One ($99.95), Nike+ Fuelband SE ($149), and more.

    Nike's device is too locked down for me personally, but like an iPhone if you are comfortable with a single ecosystem then the device is actually one of my favorite in terms of hardware. Fitbit's devices are quite open with the ability to connect to multiple services.

    Jawbone has opened up their UP platform so there are ways to connect services like Runkeeper, MyFitnessPal, IFTTT, Strava, and many more.

    Specifications

    It is interesting to view the tech-specs page and get an inside view of the Jawbone UP24. The following are the specifications of the accessory.

    • Hypoallergenic TPU rubber band
    • Splash resistant design, but not for full submergence such as swimming
    • Up to 7 days of battery life
    • Charge time of 80 minutes
    • 32 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery
    • Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
    • Tri-axis accelerometer
    • Inner dimensions ranging from 52mm to 69mm with weight ranging from 19 grams to 23 grams, in sizes small, medium, and large

    Conclusion

    Wireless sync functionality is a welcome addition to the Jawbone UP and while it is much more evolutionary than revolutionary it is a necessary step. I hope to see Android support come sooner rather than later, but that is up to Android manufacturers and the Bluetooth support.

    The only part of the design I am not satisfied with is the two open ends that get snagged on my jacket and shirt sleeve. I would like to see the charging connector fit into the other end of the UP to create a full closed band solution in the future with a button or depressed area on the side to switch modes.

    Activity tracking is accurate, syncing works flawlessly, the UP24 is very comfortable, and the alarm functionality is excellent.

    Contributor's rating: 8.5 out of 10

    Related stories

    • Jawbone releases UP24 band and UP 3.0 iOS software
    • Jawbone announces the UP Platform and acquires BodyMedia
    • Jawbone UP: New internals and attractive mobile app provide stylish life tracking (review)

    • Jawbone released Android app for UP, becomes my prime life tracker

    • Nike drops plans for Android Fuelband app, time for Jawbone and Fitbit to step up

    • Fitbit Ultra or Jawbone UP: Which one meets your lifestyle tracking needs?

    • Life-tracking tools for a better, healthier you: Fuelband, Fitbit, UP compared

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Back of the UP24 retail package

    Back of the UP24 retail package

    It's been nearly a month since I put on the new UP24 and it is a nice upgrade from the 2nd-generation UP band. It isn't worth a $150 upgrade when I have a perfectly capable navy blue UP that still works with my Android devices. However, if you are looking for an activity tracker it is definitely one to consider.

    Hardware

    The design is nearly the same as the previous band with the major change being the Bluetooth connectivity. You are currently limited to just iOS connectivity due to Bluetooth-only syncing. Android's Bluetooth stack is getting better and we should see the new UP24 work with select Android devices sometime in 2014.

    I would love to have seen the option to sync via the physical headphone jack connection or Bluetooth, but the intent of the Bluetooth connectivity is to give you real-time feedback.

    The band has slightly different ridges on the outside and comes in either onyx (black) or persimmon (orange). I tested the black one and haven't yet seen the persimmon color model.

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    There are three sizes available, the large size fits me, and they are not adjustable. The two ends, one terminates with a 2.5mm male end and the other with a small control button. They overlap a bit around your wrist with the band staying securely in place.

    The band is very comfortable and I barely noticed it was even on my wrist most of the time. However, when typing on a keyboard it did bug me a bit and I often took it off when writing for an extended period of time. Another major annoyance with this type of design that I noticed now that winter is here is the usage when you are wearing long sleeves or a coat. The UP24 hangs up on my jacket and shirt. For comparison, the Nike Fuelband fits snugly and doesn't have this issue.

    The end with the 2.5mm male end has a removable cap on it. The previous UP had a 3.5mm male end that fit into both the charger and your smartphone headset jack. The new UP24 end obviously won't fit into your smartphone and it is designed just to charge up the band with a new USB dongle included in the package.

    The end with the button is similar to the last generation model and lets you switch between modes and acknowledge alarms.

    The battery life is reduced a couple of days, it should last about a week, due to the Bluetooth LE connectivity. The week battery life is acceptable for an activity tracker like this so I have no concerns with that aspect.

    There is no visible display because Jawbone wants to encourage you to use your large smartphone display to view all of the captured data. This makes sense, but it can also be convenient to just glance down and see the status on an activity tracker.

    One sensor missing from the UP24 that I personally find very helpful on my Fitbit One is an altimeter. I work on the 2nd floor of my building, and with my Fitbit One, I take the stairs all the time as a way to increase my stair count. I was hoping the UP24 included this option, but it has the same sensors as the last generation.

    Software

    Jawbone launched their UP 3.0 software with the UP24 band. You can also use the UP 3.0 software with your existing 2nd generation UP band if you have an iOS device. The new software is not yet available for Android.

    While you can use the 3.0 software, you need the UP24 to perform Bluetooth syncing and experience some of the new functions related to real-time data collection. Functions requiring the UP24 include reminders via push notifications, personalized nudges, and summaries. You get the majority of functionality in the UP with the Jawbone UP 3.0 software.

    My wife is a huge fan of these activity trackers because they allow me to use them as alarms to wake me at 4:15 in the morning without my smartphone waking everyone up. This capability works flawlessly on the UP24 too and has been a pleasure to experience.

    Jawbone designed the UP to help you reach your goals and with that in mind they have new a 'Today I Will' dynamic goals feature that works on the UP and UP24. You have to use the UP for several days, took me about 10 days, before the UP 3.0 software, particularly the UP Insights Engine, will start to help you setup I Will goals. For example, after a couple of nights of poor sleep, I was working on some reviews, a suggested goal appeared that said I should try to get to sleep at 10:36 pm. You can choose to accept this goal or ignore it and continue to use the UP24 as you have been.

    You will also find streaks and milestones to help you celebrate and reach your long term goals and achievements.

    There is a social aspect of UP where you can add and track friends. This is designed to help others motivate you through encouragement and challenges. You can control what aspects (move, sleep, and eat) you are shared with others.

    Jawbone improved the organization of the software with a swipe from left to right opening up all of your service settings. These include goals, lifeline, trends, team, apps, inbox, and settings.

    It's fun to mess with trends and view all of your collected data by day, week, and month. You can choose two different data sources to view at once on the graphs, from 20 types of data.

    A swipe from right to left gives you quick access to alarms, sleep mode, stopwatch, idle alerts, and UP24 status.

    On the home screen you can view bar graphs of your sleep, walk, and eat with your global goal progress in percentage with large fonts. Below the graph are helpful tips, I Will goals, and then your daily feed that includes your friends' shared status.

    A new feature appears when you swipe down from the top. Your daily progress appears in a timeline view so it gives you a quick view of just your data without all of your friends' data.

    Usage and experiences

    The first UP had some serious hardware issues and mine all failed. I never had an issue with the 2nd generation and like using my navy blue one. So far, the 3rd generation UP24 is performing flawlessly.

    Even though the UP24 is staying connected via Bluetooth Low Energy to the iPhone at all times, it still lasts about a week. I never saw the connection fail and was impressed with its ability to keep the software updated.

    While I prefer wrist band activity tracker over ones that I forget in my pocket, I am not completely convinced this overlapping wrist design is the best. It annoys me when I type and gets hung up on my jacket and long sleeve shirts all the time. It fits comfortably and I rarely even notice I am wearing it, including when I sleep.

    My daily routine is pretty regular so I really am starting to wonder if I have a need to use these activity trackers. Then again, regular reminders and prompts that have you changing even small things in your life add up over time and can help improve your health and lifestyle.

    Pros and Cons

    To summarize my experiences with the UP24, here are my pros and cons.

    Pros

    • Well designed band that fits comfortably
    • Long battery life
    • Flawless syncing via Bluetooth
    • Integrated Microsoft Office software
    • Charges up quickly
    • Great sounding front facing stereo speakers
    • Expandable storage capability
    • Reasonable price

    Cons

    • No altimeter to measure stairs climbed
    • Limited just to iOS for now
    • Hangs up on jackets and long sleeve shirts

    Pricing and availability

    The UP24 is available now from Jawbone, Best Buy, and Apple for $149.99 in either onyx or persimmon. The 2nd-generation UP is still available for $129.99 in onyx, blue, mint, and grey. You can use the UP with Android devices, but the 3.0 software is not yet available for that platform.

    You can buy spare caps in a 3-pack for $9.99 and a spare USB cable for $9.99.

    The competition

    There are quite a few activity trackers today, with the best being the Fitbit Force ($129.99), Fitbit One ($99.95), Nike+ Fuelband SE ($149), and more.

    Nike's device is too locked down for me personally, but like an iPhone if you are comfortable with a single ecosystem then the device is actually one of my favorite in terms of hardware. Fitbit's devices are quite open with the ability to connect to multiple services.

    Jawbone has opened up their UP platform so there are ways to connect services like Runkeeper, MyFitnessPal, IFTTT, Strava, and many more.

    Specifications

    It is interesting to view the tech-specs page and get an inside view of the Jawbone UP24. The following are the specifications of the accessory.

    • Hypoallergenic TPU rubber band
    • Splash resistant design, but not for full submergence such as swimming
    • Up to 7 days of battery life
    • Charge time of 80 minutes
    • 32 mAh Lithium-ion polymer battery
    • Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
    • Tri-axis accelerometer
    • Inner dimensions ranging from 52mm to 69mm with weight ranging from 19 grams to 23 grams, in sizes small, medium, and large

    Conclusion

    Wireless sync functionality is a welcome addition to the Jawbone UP and while it is much more evolutionary than revolutionary it is a necessary step. I hope to see Android support come sooner rather than later, but that is up to Android manufacturers and the Bluetooth support.

    The only part of the design I am not satisfied with is the two open ends that get snagged on my jacket and shirt sleeve. I would like to see the charging connector fit into the other end of the UP to create a full closed band solution in the future with a button or depressed area on the side to switch modes.

    Activity tracking is accurate, syncing works flawlessly, the UP24 is very comfortable, and the alarm functionality is excellent.

    Contributor's rating: 8.5 out of 10

    Related stories

    • Jawbone releases UP24 band and UP 3.0 iOS software
    • Jawbone announces the UP Platform and acquires BodyMedia
    • Jawbone UP: New internals and attractive mobile app provide stylish life tracking (review)

    • Jawbone released Android app for UP, becomes my prime life tracker

    • Nike drops plans for Android Fuelband app, time for Jawbone and Fitbit to step up

    • Fitbit Ultra or Jawbone UP: Which one meets your lifestyle tracking needs?

    • Life-tracking tools for a better, healthier you: Fuelband, Fitbit, UP compared

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Opening up the UP24 box

    Opening up the UP24 box

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • New 2.5mm charging dongle

    New 2.5mm charging dongle

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • UP on top of the UP24

    UP on top of the UP24

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Comparison of the back sides

    Comparison of the back sides

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • 3.5mm compared to 2.5mm charging connector

    3.5mm compared to 2.5mm charging connector

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Slightly different texture on the UP24

    Slightly different texture on the UP24

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Left panel UP 3.0 software

    Left panel UP 3.0 software

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Introduction to UP 3.0 software

    Introduction to UP 3.0 software

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Typical home screen view

    Typical home screen view

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Helpful information is provided in the software

    Helpful information is provided in the software

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Different service settings

    Different service settings

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Managing alarms and notifications

    Managing alarms and notifications

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Use the button to change modes

    Use the button to change modes

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Pairing is successful

    Pairing is successful

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • UP24 status

    UP24 status

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Band calibration option

    Band calibration option

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Manage your notifications

    Manage your notifications

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • You can even find your UP band

    You can even find your UP band

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Data can be erased if you need to switch your band

    Data can be erased if you need to switch your band

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Sleep mode is very helpful

    Sleep mode is very helpful

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • I never really used the stopwatch functionality

    I never really used the stopwatch functionality

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Setting alarms to wake up at home and on the train

    Setting alarms to wake up at home and on the train

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Idle alerts encourage you to get away from the desk

    Idle alerts encourage you to get away from the desk

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Timeline view of your data

    Timeline view of your data

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • My profile page

    My profile page

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Timeline view of your data history

    Timeline view of your data history

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Viewing trends in the UP 3.0 software

    Viewing trends in the UP 3.0 software

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Viewing your friends' status

    Viewing your friends' status

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • Access your settings

    Access your settings

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • What do you want to share with your friends?

    What do you want to share with your friends?

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

  • About screen

    About screen

    Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

    Caption by: Matthew Miller

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  • UP 2nd generation and UP24 retail packages
  • Jawbone UP24 retail package
  • Back of the UP24 retail package
  • Opening up the UP24 box
  • New 2.5mm charging dongle
  • UP on top of the UP24
  • Comparison of the back sides
  • 3.5mm compared to 2.5mm charging connector
  • Slightly different texture on the UP24
  • Left panel UP 3.0 software
  • Introduction to UP 3.0 software
  • Typical home screen view
  • Helpful information is provided in the software
  • Different service settings
  • Managing alarms and notifications
  • Use the button to change modes
  • Pairing is successful
  • UP24 status
  • Band calibration option
  • Manage your notifications
  • You can even find your UP band
  • Data can be erased if you need to switch your band
  • Sleep mode is very helpful
  • I never really used the stopwatch functionality
  • Setting alarms to wake up at home and on the train
  • Idle alerts encourage you to get away from the desk
  • Timeline view of your data
  • My profile page
  • Timeline view of your data history
  • Viewing trends in the UP 3.0 software
  • Viewing your friends' status
  • Access your settings
  • What do you want to share with your friends?
  • About screen
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Jawbone UP24 review: Make each day better wirelessly

Jawbone recently released its 3rd-generation UP band that brings wireless syncing capability to iOS devices. With its open UP platform the UP24 is one of the top activity trackers available today.

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3.5mm compared to 2.5mm charging connector

Published: December 6, 2013 -- 15:00 GMT (07:00 PST)

Caption by: Matthew Miller

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