Garmin rolls out beta update for Fenix 6 and Marq smartwatches

Garmin recently released a new software update, namely beta version 27.74, which is aimed at Fenix 6 and Marq smartwatch users. The software update comes with a very short changelog that only covers a single point: an issue where loading certain courses would cause the device to shutdown has been fixed. The 27.73 update rolled out just a few weeks ago, on the other hand, addresses a number of issues.

Update 27.74 naturally includes the improvements from 27.73, so certain issues with slow-appearing notifications and unnecessary elevation alerts have been fixed. A problem with the user interface on the MARQ Aviator is also said to be a thing of the past, while the only new feature is a simple legal disclaimer message for the storm alert tool. 

The Garmin Fenix 6 series was first introduced in August 2019, so Garmin is still continuing to provide relatively old models with software updates. We subjected a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro to a long-term review over a period of around four years and, apart from a single defect, we were very impressed with its features and durability.

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