ActiveFitness TrackersLatest Garmin watch update brings good news for Forerunner ownersUpgrades, integrations and fixes galoreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveFitness TrackersLatest Garmin watch update brings good news for Forerunner ownersUpgrades, integrations and fixes galoreWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Upgrades, integrations and fixes galore
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Garminhas rolled out the latest software update, version 20.26, for some of its Forerunner Series watches, bringing new features and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience across various activities.
The company rolls out support for itsrunning watchesandtriathlon wearablessporadically and almost always unannounced. The latest version, 20.24, started being introduced to watches a few days ago, and it’s possible it hasn’t arrived on your watch yet.
If it hasn’t landed yet, go to Menu > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. Here’s a look at what this update includes:
The biggest update is the introduction of Garmin Share, a feature that allows you to share your workouts, courses, and waypoints between compatible Garmin devices. Whether you’re sharing a new route or workout, this makes transferring data between devices easier than ever.
AsGarmin explains, “When you are within 10 feet (3 meters) of another compatible watch or Edge cycling computer, you can share saved locations, courses, and workouts directly without the need for access to your Garmin Connect account.”
The update also now allows users to back up and restore their device settings, providing an extra layer of security and convenience. This feature ensures you won’t lose your personalised settings in case of a reset or device change.
For swimmers, version 20.26 offers improvements to pool swim workouts, adding pace alerts and support for Critical Swim Speed (CSS) metrics. Additionally, the pool swim rest screen and alert tones have been refined, making for a more efficient in-water experience.
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Garmin has improved its race time prediction feature, providing more accurate estimates based on your fitness level and recent efforts. This adjustment is designed to offer predictions that better align with your actual performance potential.
The Garmin Run Coach feature is now integrated into the Garmin Connect app, providing easy access to personalised training plans directly from your Forerunner 255. This makes it simpler to follow a structured training program tailored to your goals.
Alongside these new features, several bugs and issues have been addressed, including:
Check your watch to see if you’ve already received the update. If you haven’t got a watch yet but would like to buy one for less money, check out T3’sbest cheap Garmin watch dealsroundup and ourbest Garminbuying guide.
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