Nike+ Running comes to Android with Facebook Open Graph, iOS lands a big update to match

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Android fans have been largely cut out of the [Nike+ ecosystem][3], but that changes tonight: the shoemaker has kicked off a major redesign by giving the Google faithful their own version of its GPS-based run tracking app, now called Nike+ Running. Both it and an ample version 4.0 remake for iOS make starting a run that much quicker, and the whole experience has been tuned to compare runs and set goals without having to squint too closely at a phone that should be far from your mind. Facebook's [Open Graph][4] steps into the arena to share run data and track friends; even if you're not a social networking maven, you can tag your shoes to find out if that worn out pair of cross-trainers is holding you back. Both app versions are free to grab, so you've got an easy avenue to loading up your [Galaxy S III][5] (or iPhone) and [shedding a few pounds][6].

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