Garmin releases new update with numerous changes and improved accuracy thanks to 5Hz data recording
Earlier this month, Garmin announced its August 2025 Feature Update out of the blue with various changes for recent devices like the Forerunner 570, Forerunner 970 and Venu X1, as well as the Fenix 8 and its peers. Also included was the Edge 1050 (curr. $689.99 on Amazon), which was the only cycling computer mentioned in Garmin's latest Feature Update.
For context, the company claimed that the Edge 1050 would receive Forksight Mode improvements, as well as 5Hz GPS recording, Timing Gates and new Ride profiles. At the time, it was unclear whether Garmin would bring any of these new features to older cycling computers like the Edge 1040. As it turns out, all of these have been skipped over entirely with new updates for the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040.
Confusingly, Garmin has offered Series Version 28.20 to all its currently supported cycling computers, including the Edge 1050. While the four cycling computers have received the same software version, Garmin has included eight more changes for the Edge 1050. Nonetheless, the older Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 have gained three new features with Series Version 28.20 and several other bug fixes. The full changelog for Series Version 28.20 is as follows:
Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 1040 & Edge 1050 changes:
- Added option to clear temporary files including ephemeris data
- Added Short-Term Ephemeris (GPES) support for faster GPS acquisition
- Added triathlon event and workout support
- Fix workout data screen customizations being reset after powering off the device
- Fixed auto-brightness not working after wake from sleep
- Fixed home page activity profiles to correctly display the distance during activities
- Fixed nutrition and hydration alert functionality
- Fixed radar bar halo not appearing while turn prompt visible
- Improved ClimbPro climb detection and resume functionality
- Improved Lock on Road functionality to prevent incorrect positioning
- Overall stability improvements and minor bug fixes
Edge 1050 specific changes
- Added Enduro MTB and Downhill MTB activity profiles with specialized data screens
- Added timing gates feature for creating and tracking custom timing segments with improved split display
- Added trail difficulty tracking for mountain biking activities
- Enabled 5Hz GPS recording by default when descending on the new Enduro MTB and Downhill MTB activity profiles for improved tracking
- Enhanced ForkSight feature with improved touch controls and trail selection
- Fixed workout duration picker not scrolling with touch
- Increased available space for Connect IQ apps on Edge 1050
- Updated Connected POI glance layout to prevent text overlap
