Many improvements: Garmin smartwatches receive new update

Garmin is rolling out a new software version to various premium smartwatches. Specifically, software version 21.32 is being rolled out to the non-Pro Fenix 8 models (on Amazon). The update also applies to the closely related Enduro 3 and Tactix 8 models. This is a beta update, which may still contain bugs and is only offered to participants in the beta program. As usual with beta updates, several functions are temporarily disabled: ECG recordings can no longer be performed, while diving and aviation features are turned off. Installing the update and joining the beta program should therefore be considered carefully.

Compared to previous stable software versions, there are no new features this time, but Garmin says it has fixed several bugs. Specifically, the glance for tracking body weight should now display correctly on all models, as should the display of sports results. According to the changelog, Solar devices previously showed only a black screen during weight training activities - this issue should now be fixed. In addition, notifications for achievable activity goals could previously stop appearing after the first notification; this issue has also been fixed. Another cause of crashes has reportedly been eliminated, as some devices could reportedly crash during HIIT workouts. Garmin also says it has improved Course Planner performance.