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Garmin CIRQA vibration alerts arrive with firmware update 4.20
Garmin CIRQA vibration alerts are now rolling out in firmware 4.20, adding call and text notifications alongside three activity tracking updates.
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Garmin CIRQA vibration alerts are now rolling out in firmware 4.20, adding call and text notifications alongside three activity tracking updates.
The Garmin Epix Pro Gen 2 Sapphire Edition, an outdoor-ready wearable that can reportedly last a month on a single charge, is currently 36% off at Amazon. That discount takes the watch, which normally costs almost as much as a brand-new Galaxy S26+, down from $1,100 to under $700 for the first time in over
Garmin has rolled out another beta update for the Venu 4, delivering over a dozen fixes and refinements to the mid-range smartwatch. Beta 17.25 is available globally through Garmin's Beta Program and tackles a notable bug that could cause the watch to enter recovery mode during a software update, among several other improvements. The update
We have lately reviewed, reported, and praised numerous Garmin wearables, praising the gadgets' purportedly extended battery life. But according to leaks from Garmin's Canadian website, the wearables company might be releasing something new soon. Garmin recently gave us an official update at CES earlier this month, when they revealed that the Garmin Connect would soon
One of the best things about owning a Garmin smartwatch is its battery life. One of the main drawbacks of owning a smartwatch is alleviated by Garmin, which produces long-range timepieces where companies like Samsung and Google fall short. The Instinct Crossover Solar may be worth considering if you've been considering trying something from Garmin.
One excellent watch is the Google Pixel Watch 4. You could even claim that it's the greatest Wear OS watch of the year. It's about as complete a package as you could wish for, with its new Acuta 360 display, extended battery life, enhanced repairability, and superb Gemini integration. If you're currently shopping for a
A new version of some of Garmin's more expensive smartwatches has been introduced. Beta Version 23.16, which is being distributed globally through its Beta Program, comes ahead of a far more significant stable software update that seems to be imminent. After revealing the August 2025 Feature Update a little more than a week ago, Garmin
Garmin is still getting ready to update its older Forerunner smartwatches with v24.xx software. The first new update for the five smartwatches running Garmin's beta or stable software programs in more than a month is Beta Version 24.10, which is compatible with the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965. Garmin has released
The Garmin Forerunner 255S is popular among gym-goers for recording health metrics during and after exercises. It has a thin design, and the full-color display is easy to read even in direct sunshine. The wearable comes in two sizes: 46mm and 41mm. Plus, with up to 12 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and
A new stable update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Fenix 8 is being released by Garmin to close out the year. In the past few months, the company has delivered hundreds of bug patches to the three, but it has also discovered a number of other enhancements that have emerged. The Fenix 8
A major upgrade has recently been made available in beta form for the Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 watches. The release of this public beta has been announced by Garmin on the Garmin forums. The Fenix 8, Enduro 3, and Fenix E watch families can use it. What is fresh? Among Garmin's patch notes,
Many of the top Garmin watches on the market seem to be having issues with a recent software update that Garmin published. But there is a lot of uncertainty about what Garmin has changed and what might or might not be broken in the most recent version, especially for owners of the well-liked Forerunner line.
You have undoubtedly seen Garmin's wide range of cycling computers and athlete-focused fitness trackers in your search for a reliable fitness tracker. Even though they come with a ton of features already, the brand maintains momentum by regularly delivering feature updates automatically over the air. You can begin getting acquainted with the latest additions as
Having been unveiled at the end of August in tandem, the Fenix E, Garmin Fenix 8, and Enduro 3 have had a mixed start. Leaving aside the choice to replace some of its smartwatches for outdoor activity with AMOLED screens, numerous forum posts claimed that Garmin had issued all three with problematic launch software. In
