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Nexus 5 and KitKat 4.4 Add a Step Detector and Step Counter

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In the midst of all of the excitement of the new Nexus 5 release, we can sometimes forget about the underlying benefits of its new  Android 4.4 KitKat  operating system. Google really worked on this new operating system to make it lean and fast.  They also included many new features that will allow app developers use these new features as easy as possible.  There are so many of these gems buried inside, it will take a month to explore them all – some of the features, the app developers can use immediately on current devices while others can only be used when manufacturers add a few parts in their devices. Two such features are Step Detector and Step Counter – sounds simple enough, and they really are, but serve a great idea. These two features simply run in the background and monitor every step you take. They easily allow your app developer to track your steps when the user is walking, running, or climbing stairs. Since these features are monitored by sensors that are implemented in ha