What Garmin shipped in October 2026

Garmin releases major update to latest flagship smartwatches with dozens of new features and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Beta Version 7.13 for its Fenix 9 and Enduro 4 flagship smartwatches, introducing 35 changes including 5 new features like timeout settings for the flashlight quick control and distanc…

Garmin’s MicroLED experiment may not be over after all

AUO, Garmin’s former MicroLED supplier, confirmed ongoing development of MicroLED watches despite Garmin omitting the tech from Fenix 9. AUO aims to cut MicroLED costs by 50% by 2027 and expand produc…

Garmin releases new update for budget smartwatch with LTE and AMOLED display - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Software Update 18.23 for its Bounce 2 smartwatch, the third v18.xx update, with only 'bug fixes' listed in the changelog. The update is available to all devices and can be downloaded vi…

Garmin releases new update for high-end smartwatches with system improvements and other changes - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Beta Version 24.14 for its Fenix 8, Enduro 3, Tactix 8, and Pro-branded smartwatches, featuring ten changes—nine bug fixes and one UI tweak (disabling a search icon). The update follow…

Garmin Ships Two Fenix 8 Firmware Updates in One Day: 28 Fixes Clear Map Crash, HR Dropout - Tech Times

Garmin released two beta firmware builds (v24.13 and v24.14) for the Fenix 8 family on October 30, addressing 28 bugs including map crashes, heart rate broadcast failures, and activity save reboots. B…

Garmin Bringing Edge 1060 Features to Older Units: Full Details! - DC Rainmaker

Garmin is rolling out select Edge 1060 features to older Edge x40, x50, and MTB devices, including Strava Live Segment Updates, GroupRide advertising, and Garmin Messenger support. Some features arriv…

Garmin Health Summit 2026: Montefiore and HeraMED Win, Apollo’s Sangita Reddy Keynotes in Bangkok

Garmin held its 2026 Health Summit in Bangkok, naming Montefiore Einstein and HeraMED as winners of the Garmin Health Awards. The event highlighted Garmin’s health ecosystem, including its API/SDKs, a…

Garmin Releases Fenix 9 and 9 Pro Series Beta Version 7.13

Garmin issued beta version 7.13 for its Fenix 9, Fenix 9 Pro, Fenix 9 Pro Solar, and Enduro 4 watches, excluding MARQ Gen 3. The update disables ECG and Dive features and warns of potential crashes du…

‘Healthcare must go beyond hospitals’: Apollo’s Sangita Reddy at Garmin Summit

Garmin and Apollo Hospitals deepened their strategic collaboration to integrate Garmin’s health-monitoring device data with Apollo’s digital health programmes, including a rural India pilot testing 10…

Cambridge Pixel expands radar options with Garmin integration

Cambridge Pixel added support for Garmin’s Fantom and GMR xHD marine radars, enabling integration into its radar processing and tracking software like SPx Server. This expands sensor options for devel…

Garmin Forerunner 165 Running Smartwatch Gets Another Price Cut to Its Lowest Price, and It’s Not Even Black Friday

The Garmin Forerunner 165 running smartwatch has been discounted by 22% on Amazon, reducing its price from $250 to $194. The deal is temporary and not tied to Black Friday, making it the lowest price …

Garmin Posts Record Quarter, Warns Smartwatch Prices May Climb in 2027

Garmin reported record Q3 2026 revenue ($1.99B, +12% YoY) and operating income ($612M, +34% YoY), but warned that AI-driven memory chip shortages will compress 2027 margins. CEO Cliff Pemble stated pr…

Garmin releases new updates with multiple improvements for over half a dozen devices - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta 31.68 for Edge 540/840/1040 and Public Beta 33.15 for Edge MTB/550/850/1050, fixing network issues, BaseCamp support, device stability, and minor bugs. Updates are currentl…

Garmin hints at higher watch prices heading into 2027

Garmin acknowledged during its Q3 earnings call that higher watch prices are being considered for 2027 as memory costs surge due to strong demand and limited supply. While no specific products or time…

Garmin admits in latest earnings call CIRQA demand caught it by surprise

Garmin’s CEO revealed during its Q3 2026 earnings call that demand for the newly launched CIRQA Smart Band and Fenix 9 series has significantly outpaced expectations, creating backlogs. The company is…

Garmin Q3 2026: Record Margins and a Raised Full-Year Outlook

Garmin raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to ~$8.15B and reported record gross margins of 63.3%, driven by strong outdoor and fitness demand (including the fēnix 9 series) and tariff refunds. …

Garmin stock: Record quarter lifts 2026 outlook to USD 8.15 billion

Garmin reported a record Q3 2026 with 12% revenue growth to $1.99B and 34% operating income growth to $612M, raising its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $8.15B. Fitness and outdoor segments drove gr…

Garmin Black Friday 2026 deals – expect bigger discounts

A third-party analysis predicts Garmin’s Black Friday 2026 discounts will be 10 percentage points higher than 2025, with current models discounted 20% (vs. 10-15% last year) and previous-generation mo…

Garmin Approach S72 vs S70, what the extra $100 buys

Garmin’s Approach S72 introduces wrist-measured swing metrics (tempo, hand speed, backswing length, wrist rotation, swing plane), green reading with side slope and elevation data, and off-course navig…

Garmin Messenger raises privacy concerns over recycled phone numbers

A Reddit user discovered that Garmin Messenger retains conversation history tied to a phone number even after uninstalling the app, allowing new owners of recycled numbers to access past chats. The is…

Garmin releases first update to new smartwatch with multiple changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released System Software 23.45 for the Approach S72 smartwatch, addressing random heart rate recording stops and smart notification processing issues. The update is available to ~20% of devices…

Massive Price Drop: Garmin Forerunner 965 Hits ₹39,990 on Amazon India - Nokiamob

Garmin’s Forerunner 965 smartwatch is temporarily priced at ₹39,990 on Amazon India, a ₹27,500 discount from its launch price of ₹67,490. The deal runs until November 12 or while supplies last, offeri…

Garmin Raises 2026 Revenue, Pro Forma EPS Guidance

Garmin increased its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $8.15 billion (from $8.05B) and pro forma EPS to $10.80 (from $10.00), citing strong Q3 performance where revenue grew 12% YoY to $1.99B and pro fo…

Mic-Enabled Watch Apps: Garmin Adds Speaker and Mic Access in Connect IQ 9.3 - Trend Hunter

Garmin’s Connect IQ 9.3 update grants third-party developers access to watch mic and speaker hardware, previously restricted to Garmin software. The change applies to models like Fenix 8 and Forerunne…

Garmin’s CIRQA Can Now Vibrate for Calls and Notifications - Garmin Rumors

Garmin’s screenless CIRQA smart band now vibrates for incoming calls and phone notifications with firmware 4.20, a feature absent at launch. The update leverages the band’s existing vibration motor, a…

Garmin fixes map bug in Fenix 9 software update - news.lavx.hu

Garmin released software version 6.73 for the Fenix 9 smartwatch, addressing a map-viewing crash and four other bugs, including alarm vibration issues, HIIT workout crashes, and Spotify audio dropouts…

Garmin fixes map-related bug in update for new smartwatches - Notebookcheck

Garmin released software version 6.73 for its Fenix 9 smartwatch, addressing five bugs including unexpected alarm vibration deactivation, shutdowns during HIIT activities and map viewing, and Spotify …

Garmin delivers more than a dozen changes to high-end smartwatches with new update

Garmin issued Beta Version 24.13 for its Fenix 8 series and other high-end smartwatches, delivering 18 bug fixes over the previous beta update. The OTA update is available to beta program participants…

The Garmin Cirqa Finally Got a Much-Needed Feature

Garmin’s Cirqa smart band received firmware update 4.20, enabling vibration alerts for phone calls, texts, and other smart notifications—a feature previously unsupported. The update also includes fixe…

This New Garmin Feature Is Draining Battery Life, but There's a Quick Fix - Lifehacker

Garmin’s September software update introduced the 'OK Garmin' hands-free voice command feature, which significantly reduces battery life on select models like Fenix 8 and Forerunner 570/970. Users rep…

YouTube Music app is now available on the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches

Garmin added YouTube Music support to its Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches nearly two months after their August 2026 release. The app enables on-watch music streaming, expanding the devices' enter…

Incremental Smartwatch Beta Updates: Garmin’s ‘Beta Version 16.07’ Adds ‘Recovery Mode’ - Trend Hunter

Garmin released Beta Version 16.07 for its Instinct 3 series and Instinct Crossover AMOLED, introducing a new Recovery Mode feature and fixing a workout crash in Connect IQ apps. The update continues …

Indie App Spotlight: CAMIX 9 is a Garmin face built from owners’ complaints

CAMIX 9, a third-party Garmin Connect IQ watch face, launched on September 15, 2026, after developer Priyansh Dwivedi analyzed thousands of low-star reviews to address common complaints like limited c…

You Should Update Your Garmin Watch's Heart Rate Zones

Garmin has enhanced its heart rate zone calculation methods, including auto-detection of lactate threshold via wrist sensors and sport-specific zone settings. Users are advised to reset zones periodic…

Garmin CIRQA now vibrates for incoming calls and messages

Garmin reversed its earlier stance by adding vibration alerts for incoming calls and messages to the CIRQA fitness tracker via firmware 4.20. The update also includes automatic Run/Walk detection for …

Garmin Fenix 9 (Pro) gets fourth music app

Garmin’s Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro now support YouTube Music, joining Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer. Users can download tracks for offline playback on the watch’s 64GB storage, which holds up to 7,0…

Garmin Reopens Its Connect Developer Program for Fitness Wearable Data — With New Business Tiers

Garmin reopened its Connect Developer Program after closing it earlier this year due to overwhelming demand, introducing new 'personal' and 'business' tiers. Personal access remains free for individua…

Garmin Gets Q3 Lift From Adventure Watches, Fitness Wearables

Garmin reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.76 per share on $1.99 billion in sales, beating Wall Street expectations. The company's stock rose on the news, reflecting strong performance in adventu…

Garmin personal API gives athletes their own data back

Garmin reopened its Connect Developer Program after a seven-month closure, introducing personal API keys that let individual athletes retrieve their own activity data as JSON summaries or full .FIT fi…

Garmin releases new update for multiple mid-range smartwatches with changelog clarification - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Beta Version 16.07 for its Instinct 3 series smartwatches, including the Instinct Crossover AMOLED, replacing v16.06. The update includes security and stability improvements with no ne…

New Garmin smartwatch beta update brings dozens of changes

Garmin released beta version 19.15 for its Venu X1 smartwatch, introducing faster POI search, mid-workout lap announcements, and blocked vibrations during Pulse Ox readings. The update also prioritize…

Garmin releases major update to popular smartwatch with over a dozen improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Beta 19.15 for its Venu 4 smartwatch, introducing 23 changes—14 bug fixes (including preventing reboots during calls and shutdown resets) and new features like improved swim stroke det…

Garmin delivers two dozen improvements to popular smartwatch with major update release - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta Version 19.15 for the Forerunner 570 smartwatch, transitioning from v18.xx builds. The update includes two dozen changes: 16 bug fixes, 4 new features, and 4 improvements, …

Garmin finally gives users their own Connect API access

Garmin introduced a Personal API enabling users to access their own health and workout data without business approval, simplifying third-party integrations and custom dashboards. The move follows year…

Garmin Fenix 9 owners finally get YouTube Music after nearly two months

Garmin’s Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro now support YouTube Music via a software update, enabling offline playlist and podcast downloads to the watch’s 64GB storage. The feature was previously available on o…

New update brings dozens of changes and new features to popular Garmin smartwatch - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta Version 19.15 for the Forerunner 970, introducing 28 changes including 18 bug fixes (e.g., addressing battery drain with Alipay) and 3 new features. Users must manually req…

Garmin releases update to Forerunner 170 smartwatch with new battery drain fix - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta Version 19.15 for the Forerunner 170 smartwatch, addressing a battery drain issue linked to Alipay usage and inconsistent Bluetooth headset volume synchronization. Users mu…

Cheap Garmin Forerunner smartwatch receives major update with new features and other changes - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta Version 19.15 for its Forerunner 70 smartwatch, introducing 17 changes including 3 new features, 10 bug fixes, and 4 refinements like improved swim length accuracy and stro…

Edge 1060: Garmin’s new flagship bike computer adds voice control

Garmin unveiled the Edge 1060, its new flagship bike computer priced at €799.99, featuring built-in voice control via 'OK Garmin' commands, including messaging and bell activation. The device offers f…

Garmin Edge 1060 adds voice control and Garmin Messenger to its flagship cycling computer

Garmin replaced its Edge 1050 with the Edge 1060, a $799.99 flagship cycling computer featuring built-in voice control activated by saying 'Okay, Garmin.' The device supports voice commands for stats,…

Garmin launches Edge 1060 bike computer with voice control, alongside new Edge Explore computers and Tacx Nēra smart trainer

Garmin introduced the Edge 1060 flagship cycling computer featuring voice control, expanded navigation tools, and improved connectivity, alongside the Edge Explore 3 and Edge Explore 3 Plus navigation…

Garmin Edge 1060 adds voice control for $100 more

Garmin launched the Edge 1060 on October 20, 2026, priced at $799.99 (£699.99), featuring a built-in microphone for hands-free voice commands like route changes, hazard reporting, and heart rate queri…

Garmin Edge 1060 vs 850 vs 550 – which Edge to buy now

Garmin launched the Edge 1060 on October 20, 2026, as the first x60-generation model, replacing the Edge 1050. It introduces voice control via microphone, a 3.5-inch touchscreen, 20-hour battery life,…

Garmin launches new Tacx Nēra smart trainer with built-in motion pods and WiFi connectivity

Garmin introduced the Tacx Nēra smart trainer, featuring built-in multidirectional motion for side-to-side and back-and-forth movement, built-in WiFi, and a Zwift Cog & Click option. Priced at £859.99…

Garmin Launches the Edge Explore 3 and Edge Explore 3 Plus

Garmin introduced the Edge Explore 3 and Edge Explore 3 Plus, successors to the Edge Explore 2, with a 3-inch touchscreen and improved battery life. The Plus model adds a speaker, microphone, Wi-Fi, a…

New Garmin Edge 1060 cycling computer gives cyclists hands-free voice control - Outdoor Sportswire

Garmin launched the Edge 1060 premium cycling computer featuring hands-free voice control via built-in microphone and speaker, enabling cyclists to access stats, navigation, and messaging without remo…

Garmin Launches the Edge 1060 With Voice Control

Garmin launched the Edge 1060, a $799.99 successor to the Edge 1050, featuring built-in voice control, a speaker, and microphone for hands-free commands. It includes new intelligent navigation, intera…

Ride with more confidence with Edge Explore 3 cycling computers from Garmin - Outdoor Sportswire

Garmin introduced two new GPS cycling computers, Edge Explore 3 ($399.99) and Edge Explore 3 Plus ($499.99), featuring bike-specific maps, turn-by-turn navigation, incident detection, and Garmin Cycli…

Garmin unveils Tacx Nēra, an immersive indoor smart trainer with integrated movement - Endurance Sportswire

Garmin introduced Tacx Nēra, a new indoor smart trainer featuring multidirectional motion, power and cadence accuracy within 1%, and a preinstalled cassette or Zwift Cog and Click option. Available no…

Garmin adds themes and opens 3 features to apps

Garmin released Connect IQ SDK 9.3.0 on October 20, 2026, enabling third-party watch faces and apps to use themes that dynamically change colors, fonts, and artwork. The update also grants apps access…

Garmin Tacx Nēra Adds Built-In Movement for $999.99

Garmin introduced the Tacx Nēra indoor smart trainer for $999.99, featuring integrated motion pods for multi-directional movement, 1% power/cadence accuracy, and 2,200W sprint capacity. It supports vi…

Garmin Edge 1060 Adds Voice Control for $799.99

Garmin’s Edge 1060 cycling computer now includes voice control for hands-free operation, allowing riders to request performance data, choose routes, and report hazards. Priced at $799.99, it features …

Garmin releases major update to high-end smartwatches with numerous changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 28.02 for its Fenix 7 series, the first major beta update in three months, focusing on bug fixes like restored navigation functionality, Garmin Coach widget visibility, and …

Garmin launches Edge 1060 GPS bike computer with voice control, alongside new Edge Explore 3

Garmin introduced the Edge 1060 GPS bike computer featuring voice control, alongside the new Edge Explore 3. The Edge 1060 aims to address challenges like wind noise, battery life, and latency for rel…

Garmin Edge 1060 vs 1050 – $100 for a microphone

Garmin’s Edge 1060 introduces a microphone for hands-free voice control, reverse USB-C charging for accessories, and a 19g lighter, 11.5mm shorter case compared to the Edge 1050. Both models share ide…

New high-end Garmin cycling computer launches globally with GPS and voice controls

Garmin launched the Edge 1060 cycling computer, replacing the Edge 1050 at a 14% price increase ($699 to $799). Key upgrades include reverse charging, a built-in mic, Garmin Messenger compatibility, a…

Garmin releases new wearable update with more features and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released software version 4.20 for the CIRQA Smart Band, adding Run/Walk detection for Trail Run, distance calibration for treadmill and indoor activities, and live heart rate display before re…

Garmin releases new budget GPS cycling computers with voice controls and up to 48 hours battery life

Garmin introduced the Edge Explore 3 series as a successor to the Edge Explore 2, featuring up to 48 hours of battery life, 32GB storage, Wi-Fi map management, real-time weather maps, and Garmin Messe…

Garmin Connect IQ: Flood of AI apps causes delays, Garmin promises improvements

Garmin’s Connect IQ Store is experiencing severe delays in app and watch face approvals, with some submissions taking over a week instead of the promised three days. New API terms also restrict data f…

Garmin earns multiple marine industry honours at IBEX 2026

Garmin received multiple awards at IBEX 2026, including the IBEX Innovation Award for its Signal VHF 400 and the National Boating Safety Award for its OnBoard System. The Signal VHF 400 integrates VHF…

Garmin Goes Into Clearance Mode on vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch, Slashing It Nearly 40% to a Record Low

Garmin has reduced the price of its vívoactive 5 GPS smartwatch by 36%, dropping it from $300 to $191—a record low. The clearance pricing is temporary and available at Amazon, suggesting restock avail…

Science says: Garmin HR 99.1% accurate. But let’s talk about HRV

A peer-reviewed study found Garmin's Forerunner 955 measures resting heart rate with 99.1% accuracy compared to ECG but systematically under-reads HRV, especially in well-recovered athletes. The error…

Garmin delivers major new update to high-end smartwatches with dozens of new features and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin began rolling out System Software v24.12 beta to Fenix 8 series smartwatches, including 45 changes with 37 bug fixes, improved POI search speeds, and pairing instructions for HRM 200/260 sensor…

New Garmin Connect IQ app offers detailed information for training and competition

Garmin released Hybrid Smash, a Connect IQ app for smartwatches that tracks Hyrox race segments, run splits, and transition zones in real time with visual feedback. It also offers structured training …

Is AI flooding Garmin’s Connect IQ store with too many watch faces?

Garmin’s Connect IQ Store is experiencing 7–13 day approval delays for new watch faces and apps, with developers reporting missed sales opportunities. Garmin attributes the backlog to an unprecedented…

openExpress brings Garmin updates, maps and apps to Linux

A third-party open-source tool called openExpress now allows Linux users to perform Garmin device updates, map installations, and Connect IQ app management natively, replicating Garmin Express functio…

Garmin delivers new update to wearable with fresh improvements and fixes - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Software Version 27.21 for the Descent G2 wearable, addressing instability with transit cards and connectivity issues in Virtual Activity apps like Zwift. The update also improves calend…

Garmin Connect IQ store – weeks of delays ahead

Garmin’s Connect IQ store has faced weeks-long delays in reviewing watch faces, data fields, and device apps since early October 2026, with reviews taking up to two weeks instead of the stated three d…

Garmin Showcases Range Of New Avionics Products

Garmin received FAA STC approval for a flight deck modernization of the original Cessna Model 525 CitationJet, featuring G600 TXi displays, GTN Xi navigators, GFC 600 autopilot, and GWX 8000 radar. Th…

Garmin COO Brad Trenkle on the MARQ (Gen 3): ‘We Didn’t Set Out to Build a Mechanical Watch’

Garmin released MARQ (Gen 3), its third-generation luxury watch line, on October 13, 2026, featuring six models (Athlete, Adventurer, Golfer, Aviator, Commander, Diver) with titanium cases, 128GB stor…

Garmin delivers new update to flagship smartwatches with heart rate sensor fix and other improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released System Software 23.40 to its Fenix 8 and Tactix 8 smartwatches, addressing a bug that prevented the optical heart rate sensor from working. The update does not yet include a promised f…

Garmin Marathon Series Heads to Ventura, California in 2027

Garmin announced the Garmin Marathon Series will expand to Ventura, California, on August 22, 2027, marking its first West Coast location. The event includes a Boston Marathon-qualifying marathon, USA…

Intervals Pro shuts down as Garmin tightens access to training data

Intervals Pro, an AI coaching service using Garmin-sourced training data, shut down on October 12 after Garmin's updated developer terms restricted how third-party platforms can pass Garmin data to ot…

Garmin fixes the Fenix 8 heart rate failure with update 23.40

Garmin issued software update 23.40 to resolve a widespread optical heart-rate sensor failure in Fenix 8 watches, where sensors went dark and disabled critical health metrics like HRV, Pulse Ox, and s…

Garmin cuts off INTERVALS and other third-party apps

Garmin’s updated developer terms now require written approval for any sharing of user data with unapproved services, effectively cutting off access for third-party apps like Intervals Pro and Interval…

More than 2,000 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin’s lifesaving ‘autoland’ feature

Garmin announced its Autoland emergency landing system is now installed on over 2,500 aircraft across 15+ models, including business jets, turboprops, and piston-engine aircraft. The feature, first ce…

Garmin selects Ventura, California as newest Garmin Marathon Series location

Garmin announced Ventura, California as the fourth location for its Garmin Marathon Series, hosting a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K on August 22, 2027. The event will feature scenic coastal and…

More than 2,500 aircraft are now equipped with Garmin's revolutionary Autoland system

Garmin announced its Autoland autonomous emergency landing system is now installed on over 2,500 aircraft across more than 15 models, including twin-engine jets like the HondaJet Elite II and Embraer …

Get the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED with up to $100 OFF its Usual Price!

A third-party retailer is offering up to $100 off the Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, a rugged GPS smartwatch with AMOLED display, military-grade durability, satellite GPS, and 18-day battery life. The deal…

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 adds LTE and satellite messaging from $2,500

Garmin launched MARQ Gen 3, a six-model luxury watch lineup featuring LTE calls, satellite messaging, worldwide maps, and a new Diver model, starting at $2,500. The watches include a 1.4-inch AMOLED d…

Garmin's $2,200 MARQ Gen 3 collection adds LTE and a Commander edition

Garmin launched MARQ Gen 3, a $2,500–$3,100 luxury smartwatch collection with six models, featuring 1.4-inch AMOLED screens, built-in LTE/InReach connectivity, satellite SOS, and voice calling. The li…

Garmin Marq Gen 3 Pushes the Luxury Smartwatch Further

Garmin launched Marq Gen 3 with six models ($2,500–$3,100) featuring larger AMOLED displays, LTE and satellite messaging, ECG, and 128GB storage. The lineup includes a new Diver model and expanded nav…

Five MARQ Gen 3 features Garmin Fenix 9 doesn’t have yet

Garmin launched MARQ Gen 3 on October 13, 2026, with five features absent from the Fenix 9, including ClimbPro without a pre-loaded course, global address search, predictive text, lume mode, and exclu…

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 launches from $2,500 with LTE and SOS - the5krunner

Garmin launched MARQ Gen 3 on October 13, 2026, featuring six editions priced from $2,500 to $3,100, all with LTE calls, SOS, and satellite messaging via inReach. The lineup shares a 47mm titanium cas…

Meet the third-generation MARQ collection from Garmin: premium tool watches designed for life's most ambitious pursuits

Garmin introduced the third-generation MARQ collection, featuring six premium tool watches tailored to specific lifestyles. The new models include larger AMOLED displays, worldwide preloaded mapping, …

Garmin releases update to cheaper smartwatches with new improvements

Garmin released System Software 18.32 for its budget Forerunner 70 and 170 smartwatches, addressing rare device resets, alarm issues, and smart notifications. The update harmonizes these models with h…

Garmin India Launches Screen-Free CIRQA Smart Band

Garmin India launched the CIRQA smart band on October 6, 2026, priced at ₹29,990 (₹25,990 introductory offer). The screen-free band offers up to 10 days of battery life, health/sleep tracking, and no …

Garmin MARQ Gen 3 spotted on official support pages

Garmin’s MARQ Gen 3 has appeared on Spanish-language support pages, including compatibility listings for Garmin Explore, despite no official announcement. The Gen 2 line launched in October 2022, and …

Garmin Enduro 4 Keeps $899 Price but Doubles Storage to 64GB

Garmin’s Enduro 4 retains its $899 price but doubles internal storage to 64GB and improves solar charging efficiency, making it ideal for long-distance athletes. The Fenix 9, priced from $999, targets…

Indie App Spotlight: GMT fixes the Garmin second time zone that goes wrong

An independent Connect IQ watch face, GMT by MarioZ, now automatically adjusts second time zones for summer-time changes in 50 cities, fixing a common Garmin watch issue where fixed UTC offsets become…

Better than the Fenix 9? Why the Garmin Enduro 4 isn’t the best choice for everyone

Garmin released the Enduro 4 smartwatch with a 64GB storage upgrade (doubled from 32GB), 50% more RAM, and a new processor shared with the Fenix 9. It features a memory-in-pixel display, improved map …

Garmin Enduro 4 adds faster map panning and 64GB of storage for $899.99

Garmin introduced the Enduro 4, a trail-running/hiking watch with 64GB storage, 30% faster map panning, and terrain-aware workout tools, priced at $899.99. It also launched the Approach S72 golf watch…

Garmin Fenix 9 Pro has serious GPS flaw, according to app developer - Notebookcheck

Garmin’s Fenix 9 Pro ($1,149) reportedly disables its GPS module after 14 seconds in many sessions, breaking third-party navigation and workout apps. Users must restart apps repeatedly, leading to neg…

Garmin’s New $800 Golf Watch Tracks More Than Just Your Score

Garmin unveiled the Approach S72, a $799.99 premium golf-focused smartwatch available from October 9. The watch features AMOLED displays, titanium bezels, and expanded golf metrics like hand speed and…

Garmin launches Approach S72 golf smartwatch with ECG, AMOLED display & 10-day battery life

Garmin unveiled the Approach S72, a premium golf smartwatch priced at $799.99, featuring a 1.3-inch AMOLED display, 10-day battery life, and ECG capability. It includes advanced golf metrics like swin…

Should you upgrade from the Garmin Approach S70 to the S72? Considering the 128,000 yen new features from an S70 user's perspective

Garmin announced the Approach S72 golf watch with new features like swing metrics (hand speed, wrist rotation), green reading, putting analysis, and aerial course views. The S72 launches October 22, 2…

These Garmin Forerunners Are Still on Sale After October Prime Day

After Amazon’s October Prime Day, the Garmin Forerunner 55 ($161.99), Forerunner 165 ($199.99), and Forerunner 265 ($429) remain discounted, with savings of up to $50. The Forerunner 55 and 165 are en…

Garmin confirms Fenix 8 screen bug that can drain the battery - Gadgets & Wearables

Garmin acknowledged a software bug in the Fenix 8 series where the AMOLED screen fails to dim after exposure to bright light, leading to rapid battery drain. The issue persists across multiple softwar…

Garmin Fenix 8: Garmin confirms display and battery bug, promises fix

Garmin Fenix 8 users reported a bug where the always-on display brightness gets stuck at maximum after sunlight exposure, draining battery life. Garmin confirmed the issue stems from firmware 23.31 an…

Garmin Enduro 4 Makes Garmin’s Long-Lasting Watch Smarter, Faster

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Garmin has announced a new version of its ultra-long stamina watch, the Garmin Enduro 4.

Garmin launches Enduro 4 with insane 90-day battery life, solar charging & titanium bezel

Garmin unveiled the Enduro 4, a $899.99 endurance-focused smartwatch launching October 9, featuring up to 90 days of battery life with solar charging, a 51mm fiber-reinforced polymer case with titaniu…

These Are the Best Last-Minute Deals on Garmin Watches Before October Prime Day Ends

Amazon’s October Prime Day sale features significant discounts on multiple Garmin watch models, including the Forerunner 55, Forerunner 165, Vivoactive 5, Instinct 2X Solar Tactical, Tactix 8, and Epi…

Upcoming Garmin devices we expect in late 2026 and 2027

Garmin is expected to launch tactix 9, a CIRQA Smart Ring, and a CIRQA Smart Band Pro in late 2026 or early 2027, with regulatory filings and Garmin Connect code confirming their existence. The Descen…

Garmin Approach S72 connects golf performance with health tracking

Garmin introduced the Approach S72, a premium golf smartwatch priced at $799.99, combining on-course performance metrics with health tracking like heart rate, stress, and sleep monitoring. The watch f…

Garmin delivers new update for mid-range smartwatches with multiple changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Software Version 18.32, an interim bug-fix update for its Vivoactive 6 and Venu 4 smartwatches. The update addresses five bugs, including one that resolves multiple minor issues, with an…

Garmin Enduro 4 Officially Announced With New Training Features

Garmin unveiled the Enduro 4 smartwatch, adding grade-adjusted pace targets, stamina insights, and expanded rowing/rucking tools. The device features 50% more RAM, a revamped map engine, and Garmin Ep…

Garmin announces the Enduro 4 with more RAM, storage and features, the Approach S72 tags along

Garmin unveiled the Enduro 4, doubling storage to 64GB and adding 50% more RAM, while maintaining the same price as its predecessor. The watch introduces new features like Perspective View, Max Accura…

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band With Up to 10 Days Battery Life Launched in India

Garmin introduced the CIRQA Smart Band in India, a screen-free health and fitness tracker priced at Rs. 25,990. The device offers up to 10 days of battery life, continuous health monitoring (heart rat…

Introducing the New Garmin Rumors Account: Your Watch, All in One Place - Garmin Rumors

Garmin Rumors introduced a rebuilt account system that lets users select a Garmin watch model and receive personalized software updates, upgrade comparisons, release radar, and news in one place. User…

Never Miss a Garmin Watch Update: How to Get Software Update Alerts by Email - Garmin Rumors

Garmin Rumors introduced a free email alert system for Garmin watch software updates, notifying users of new stable or beta builds, version details, and changelogs. Users can follow up to three watche…

High-end Garmin smartwatch receives new update globally - Notebookcheck

Garmin released System Software 18.32 for the Venu X1 smartwatch, replacing the problematic 18.29 update. The new version fixes silent mode issues, prevents resets during screen changes, restores full…

Garmin: New update released for popular smartwatches with device reset fix - Notebookcheck

Garmin released System Software 18.32 as a stable update for its Forerunner 570 and 970 smartwatches, replacing version 18.29. The update is already rolling out to 20% of devices globally and includes…

The Garmin Cirqa Is the Fitness Tracker That Conquers All Others

A third-party review praises Garmin’s Cirqa smart band for its comfort, versatility, and lack of mandatory subscription fees. The device features a single-button design for workout tracking, soft stra…

Garmin CIRQA Smart Band Launched in India to Rival Whoop and Google Fitbit Air: Check Price & Features

Garmin introduced the CIRQA Smart Band in India, a screenless health and fitness tracker priced at Rs. 25,990. It focuses on sleep, recovery, and fitness insights via the Garmin Connect app, with feat…

Garmin Cirqa Smart Band launched in India: Check price, specs and availability

Garmin launched the Cirqa Smart Band in India, a screen-free wearable emphasizing continuous health monitoring including heart rate, SpO2, stress, sleep, and recovery metrics. Priced at Rs 29,990 (Rs …

Garmin Enduro 4: $899.99 watch with 64GB and the same huge battery - Gagadget.com

Garmin launched the Enduro 4 smartwatch on October 6 for $899.99, featuring 64GB storage, 50% more RAM, and faster map panning. Battery life remains up to 90 days in smartwatch mode and 320 hours in G…

Garmin Enduro 4 Adds Up to 320 Hours of Activity Battery Life

Garmin released the Enduro 4 smartwatch for $899.99, featuring up to 320 hours of activity battery life via solar charging and a 1.4-inch MIP display. It adds grade-adjusted pacing tools, stamina trac…

Garmin India launched the CIRQA smart band on October 6, 2026, featuring no screen, up to 10 days of battery life, and no mandatory subscription. Priced at ₹29,990 (₹25,990 introductory), it sold out

Garmin Approach S72 brings voice calling and swing analytics to the course

Garmin unveiled the Approach S72, its new flagship golf watch priced at $799.99, featuring built-in voice calling, a flashlight, and on-wrist swing analytics like hand speed and wrist rotation. The wa…

Garmin launches screenless Cirqa smart band in India at ₹25,990

Garmin introduced the Cirqa Smart Band in India, a screenless wearable priced at ₹25,990. It offers up to 10 days of battery life, continuous heart rate tracking, stress monitoring, skin temperature c…

Garmin releases new update to multiple smartwatches with numerous changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released Public Beta Version 18.32 for Forerunner 570 and 970 smartwatches, addressing five key issues including screen-change resets and silent mode malfunctions. The update follows the recent…

Garmin Enduro 4 is official, doubles storage but keeps familiar hardware

Garmin officially launched the Enduro 4, retaining the same 51mm case, solar display, and headline 90-day battery life as Enduro 3 but doubling storage to 64GB. Key upgrades include grade-adjusted pac…

Garmin releases new smartwatch globally with ECG, flashlight and AMOLED display

Garmin introduced the Approach S72, a premium golf-focused smartwatch replacing the Approach S70, featuring built-in mapping, an LED flashlight, ECG functionality, 24/7 pulse oxygen monitoring, and 64…

Garmin CIRQA smart band with screen-free design launched in India

Garmin introduced the CIRQA Smart Band in India, a screenless health and fitness tracker with a fabric band, offering up to 10 days of battery life. It features continuous heart rate monitoring, sleep…

Amazon just slashed Garmin watches by up to 47% for Prime Day

Amazon is offering Prime Day discounts of up to 47% on select Garmin watches, including Fenix 8, Epix Pro, Instinct 3, and Forerunner 165. Older models like Epix Pro and Fenix E are highlighted as str…

Garmin releases new update for latest flagship smartwatches - notebookcheck.net

Garmin released System Software 6.49 for its Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches, addressing a bug that could cause system shutdowns on AMOLED-display models with certain languages. The update target…

Garmin Wants the epix Pro Gone, Now Selling its Sapphire Smartwatch to a Record Low on Amazon

Garmin’s 47mm epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire smartwatch, featuring sapphire glass, a wrist-mounted flashlight, and advanced training metrics, is now priced at $529.99 on Amazon—47% off its $999.99 MSRP. Th…

Garmin Fenix 8 update 23.39 leaves some watches without heart rate - Gadgets & Wearables

Garmin’s Fenix 8 and Tactix 8 watches are experiencing heart-rate sensor failures after installing software update 23.39, with optical LEDs going dark and disabling Pulse Ox, HRV, and sleep data. Garm…

Garmin revives Fenix 6 software after an 18-month gap - Gadgets & Wearables

Garmin issued firmware 29.02 for the Fenix 6 series via its public beta program, fixing a Race Predictor bug that produced unrealistic race time estimates. The update also applies to related models li…

Garmin releases major update to older flagship smartwatches - Notebookcheck

Garmin issued Beta Version 29.02 firmware for its older Fenix 6 series smartwatches, addressing an issue with the Race Predictor feature. The update is available only via the Beta Program and requires…

Garmin releases new update for popular smartwatches with multiple changes and improvements - Notebookcheck

Garmin released System Software 17.22 for its Instinct 2 series smartwatches, replacing 17.21 to enforce silent tones in Stealth Mode on Tactical models and apply miscellaneous bug fixes to the Instin…

Forget Apple Watch, Garmin Offloads vívoactive 5 GPS Smartwatch at Its Lowest Price With Nearly 40% Off

Garmin’s vívoactive 5 GPS smartwatch is now available at Amazon for as low as $182 (Ivory model), a nearly 40% discount from typical prices. The watch retains Garmin’s premium health features like Bod…

Garmin Cirqa Smart Band Review: I Tried the Screen-Free Fitness Tracker That Doesn’t Require a Subscription

Garmin introduced the Cirqa Smart Band, its first screen-free fitness tracker, priced at $200 with no additional subscription fees. The device tracks heart rate, HRV, sleep, stress, and over 80 activi…

Garmin’s $1,349 Fenix E smartwatch is now just $619 in a huge 54 per cent off deal

Garmin’s Fenix E smartwatch, normally priced at $1,349, is temporarily reduced by 54% to $619 during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event. The watch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED display, multisport traini…

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland on Epic E1000 AX

The FAA certified Garmin Autoland for Epic Aircraft’s E1000 AX, enabling fully automated emergency landings without pilot input. The system integrates with Garmin’s G1000 NXi avionics and Autothrottle…

This affordable Garmin watch performs way better than it should – and it’s 20% off for Prime Day

Garmin’s Forerunner 165 smartwatch was heavily discounted to $200 (20% off) during Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026 sale, making it one of the most-ordered products. The watch features an AMOLED displa…