Welcome to planet app

01 August 2016 - 09:32
By SHAUN SMILLIE

A handheld revolution is sweeping the world with mobile phones helping us to keep clean, keeping us fit and even getting us from point A to B. Apps are beginning to own every part of our lives. When we are in bed they monitor REM cycles, assessing the quality of our sleep. When we are awake, apps such as Fitbit count the number of steps we take in a day, while My 5 K logs our run times.

This article is reserved for Sunday Times subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all Sunday Times content.

Please visit SundayTimes.co.za in your desktop to view our latest subscription options.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Sign In

Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.