Garmin Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro, Epix 2, Enduro 2, MARQ Gen 2, Quatix 7 and Tactix 7 smartwatches receive nearly 50 changes in new update rollout

Garmin has started updating the Fenix 7 series to firmware version 15.74 following another month-long public beta program. To recap, the company last updated its flagship smartwatches to firmware version 14.68, which concluded Garmin's 14.xx beta period. Now, it would appear that v15.74 is the culmination of the company's 15.xx beta builds, although it remains to be seen when any 16.xx successors will arrive.

Currently, Garmin states that v15.74 has reached 20% of eligible models, which also includes the Fenix 7 Pro series, plus Epix 2, Enduro 2, MARQ Gen 2, Quatix 7 and Tactix 7 smartwatches. However, it is normally possible to trigger the download of a new update manually by heading to Menu, then System, Software Update and selecting 'Check for Updates'.

For reference, it appears that v15.74 introduces the same 49 changes to all smartwatches, of which 25 are bug fixes. Additionally, Garmin lists 10 improvements, such as the removal of the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course. Moreover, v15.74 expands Red Shift functionality to include Green and Orange colours, but only for AMOLED models. By contrast, there are 14 new features, the full list of which you can find below.

• Added the ability to track naps, including a new Nap widget and an updated Sleep widget.
• Additions and enhancements to the Body Battery feature.
• Added audio prompts for course points.
• Added the ability to display images within smart notifications (Android only).
• Added large font mode which can be accessed in System > Display menu.
• Added workout audio notes support.
• Added Inline Skating activity.
• Added a Moon Phase widget.
• Added tracking of splits for Ski.
• Added NAVIC GPS support.
• Added a confirmation popup when saving an activity via touch.
• Added ability to enable Red Shift when Do Not Disturb is enabled.
• Added 'View Climbs' option for cycling races.
• Added workout audio note preview on steps with videos.
• Expanded Red Shift functionality to include Orange and Green colors as well (AMOLED models only.)
• Fixed GroupTrack icon not drawing correctly.
• Fixed issue causing dog symbols to not show up on the map.
• Fixed issue causing lap cadence spikes in swim.
• Fixed issue causing position fluctuation when navigating between waypoints.
• Fixed issue that could cause a blank heart rate graph in post activity summary for the Gaming activity.
• Fixed issue where backlight could be turned on via the back button on the map even though settings disable it.
• Fixed issue where device would restart when receiving many back-to-back smart notifications.
• Fixed issue where Spotify and Amazon wouldn't launch to currently playing song.
• Fixed issue with hourly forecast data in the weather app.
• Fixed issue with pace in workout alerts.
• Fixed issue with trip countdown discrepancy in Jet Lag adviser when compared to Garmin Connect.
• Fixed LTHR HR/LTHR Pace/FTP not syncing to Garmin Connect correctly.
• Fixed potential issue where the app list and or widget glances lists would be modified after a software update.
• Fixed potential issue where calendar and notification apps would not launch properly.
• Fixed potential issue where golf maps would draw incorrectly.
• Fixed potential issue with CIQ data fields not saving after being added to an activity data page.
• Fixed potential issue with GPS elevation.
• Fixed potential shutdown in morning report with a race event.
• Fixed potential shutdown when a large number of maps are loaded.
• Fixed potential shutdown when following a cycling course for a primary race.
• Fixed potential shutdown when reviewing a map location.
• Fixed potential shutdown when using redshift.
• Fixed recovery time tip being cutoff in certain languages.
• Fixed the pool length setting possibly missing from activity settings menu.
• Improved audio tone sound.
• Improved flashlight page in red shift mode.
• Improved gestures to always be sent to CIQ WFes, regardless of backlight setting. (Non-AMOLED models.)
• Improved keyboard to open to the touch layout if opened via touch.
• Improved race calendar to show races without an assigned priority.
• Improvements and fixes to the time zones app.
• Removed the limitation on the number of points allowed in a course.
• Updates and improvements to the Time Zone app and widget glance.
• Updated Translations.
• Various bug fixes and improvements.

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