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Garmin announces stable update with new features and dozens of bug fixes for smartwatch

The Garmin Descent G1 smartwatch is receiving a new stable update. (Image source: Garmin)
The Garmin Descent G1 smartwatch is receiving a new stable update. (Image source: Garmin)
A new stable update, system software 16.10, is rolling out to a Garmin smartwatch in phases. The phased release brings new features to the wearable, including a daily summary. Plus, there is a wide range of bug fixes for issues with watch faces and the activity summary page.

Garmin has announced a new update for the Descent G1 dive computer and smartwatch. System Software 16.10 brings a range of new features and improvements to the wearable.

The changelog states that Morning Report has been added to the wearables, providing a daily summary of information like your body battery, calendar events and the weather. Another new tool for this smartwatch is Training Readiness, a score designed to help you adjust your workouts based on your expected energy levels. Heart Rate Zone has been replaced with a line for Heart Rate on various post-dive summary pages and charts. The release notes also indicate that Garmin has tackled issues with CIQ Watch faces, the Battery Saver watch face and the Sight ‘N Go hotkey. Plus, problems with the activity summary page, the bouldering rest timer and the strength activity timer are said to have been resolved. The complete changelog can be viewed below.

According to a recent forum post from a Garmin team member, the update is rolling out in phases and has currently reached around 20% of users. When all units of the Garmin Descent G1 will receive system software 16.10 remains to be seen.

The changelog for system software 16.10. (Image source: Garmin)
The changelog for system software 16.10. (Image source: Garmin)

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Polly Allcock, 2024-08-12 (Update: 2024-08-12)