Subj : Garmin rolls out a slew of updates to cheaper and high-end watche
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Sep 25 2025 16:15:10

Garmin rolls out a slew of updates to cheaper and high-end watches alike

Date:
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Description:
Garmin has released beta updates and bug fixes for a wide range of its 
smartwatches.

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has launched several new beta updates for its wearables These contain new 
features, bug fixes, and more Theyre available for both affordable and 
premium smartwatches 

If youre the proud owner of one of the best Garmin smartwatches , youll be 
glad to hear that the company is rolling out a range of updates to keep its 
devices running smoothly. Furthermore, the good news is that these fixes are 
coming to a wide variety of Garmins products, both at the affordable and 
premium ends of the line. They follow hot on the heels of another recent 
update that brought Lifestyle Logging to Garmin Connect . 

One thing that some users of Garmins Vivoactive 6 smartwatch have noticed 
recently is that its battery can tend to drain uncomfortably quickly. If that 
sounds familiar to you, youll want to check your device for the version 15.05 
update. Thats because Notebookcheck has noticed that users of Garmins forums 
have spotted a new update that seemingly addresses the problem. 
Interestingly, it hasnt been officially announced by Garmin, and it appears 
to be a beta version thats rolling out to select users. 

Aside from the battery drain fix, forum users believe that the 15.05 beta 
update includes a tweak that allows you to access your Morning Report and 
Evening Report right from the Notification Center. The third change 
supposedly contained in the release is a new gesture that allows you to exit 
a smart notification by placing your hand over your watchs screen. 

We dont yet know when Garmin will officially acknowledge the update, and 
considering its only a beta update, it may not be available on your device as 
of yet. If you want to sign up for the public beta and gain access to it, 
youll need to follow the instructions in our guide here . Premium tweaks 
(Image credit: Craig Hale) 

The Vivoactive 6 isnt the only Garmin smartwatch to get a slate of bug fixes  
its high-end offerings have also been affected. That includes the Fenix 8 , 
the Tactix 8, and more. 

The 20.07 update for these products comes with four new features, according 
to Garmin. That includes a cycling VO2 Max watch face complication, support 
for GPI files, and the ability to use automatic touch lock and unlock if 
touch is enabled for a strength reps session. Plus, Garmin has added touch 
access to the keyboard layout menu via drag. 

Garmin says the update also contains over 30 tweaks and bug fixes. Various 
crashes and instances of lag have been addressed, as have black screens, 
faulty features, and scrolling issues. You can see the full list of changes 
on Garmins website . 

Like the other improvements, this update has also been released as part of 
Garmins beta program, so youll need to sign up to get it. Beta updates can 
contain bugs, so be cautious when installing them on a critical device. 

Whether you have a premium Garmin wearable or one of the companys more 
affordable products, these updates should bring some notable benefits. 
Hopefully, theyre able to address any of the problems you might have been 
having with your smartwatch. You might also like The best Garmin watch 2025: 
Multisport watches for every outdoor pursuit Garmin Fenix 8 review: Rugged, 
expensive perfection How to sign up for the Garmin Beta Software program



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/garmin-rolls-out-a-slew-
of-updates-to-cheaper-and-high-end-watches-alike


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