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Garmin's latest beta update adds loads of new smartwatch features
The update could break ECG functionality on some models, though
While Wear OS is our preferred smartwatch platform here at Android Police, there's a whole world of devices outside Google's software ecosystem, with Garmin being one of the best examples. The company's smartwatches/wearables feature a proprietary operating system but support a long list of functionality regardless of the paired phone. Garmin is now rolling out a new beta update for a handful of its smartwatches, including the Epix Pro 2, Fenix 7 series, etc., with plenty of changes in tow.
Garmin sticks to its AMOLED guns with its new Forerunner 165 smartwatch
The Forerunner 165 features storage for playlists and fitness training tips
The smartwatch market has greatly expanded since the arrival of pioneer models like the Apple Watch. Depending on your needs, you can likely find a wearable to suit your specific situation. Whether you want one to keep track of your sleeping patterns or stay on top of your workouts, the perfect wearable for you is out there somewhere, waiting for you to find it. Garmin is one company that has released a line of AMOLED smartwatches to meet a wide array of needs. While the Forerunner 265 and 965 disappointed some customers with its poor readability in sunlight, Garmin isn’t giving up on the series just yet.
Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) review: It's worth the money
The second-gen Epix Pro brings some welcomed changes
Garmin is one of the most respected names in the fitness tracking space, and that's a reputation that the company has earned through years of creating some of the best smartwatches out there for tracking your progress and achieving your goals. There's no shortage of options when it comes to the best Garmin smartwatches, but picking the right one for your personal goals can sometimes be as simple as which one you happen to like the most.
Garmin's new Vivoactive 5 offers a screen upgrade, nap tracking, and more
Multiple features are dedicated to users' fitness and exercise
There is a high demand for smartwatches, but despite a wide array of features, they're still primarily used for fitness tracking. A good smartwatch can measure your heart rate, track how often you walk, and many other things just by being on your wrist, making it a handy tool for fitness enthusiasts. One of the leading players in the wearable technology arena, Garmin, has introduced a smartwatch that plays into this trend.
Don't let Prime Day end without saving up to $350 on a new Garmin smartwatch
There are several great deals to check out on fitness watches for every kind of athlete
Prime Day is still going, and deals are still raining down the sky. If you're not done with yesterday's spending spree, you can still get yourself amazing discounts on some of your favorite tech. If you bought a smartphone yesterday and want to pair it with a brand-new smartwatch, there are also a lot of offers to check. Some people swear by Garmin's offerings, which are amazing for fitness tracking purposes, but if the price they command has put you off in the past, you might find them a tad more approachable today.
Garmin unveils Lily, the most feminine smartwatch to date
It features a "disappearing" monochromatic display
Garmin is known for the reliability and completeness of its GPS trackers, be it its bike computers or running watches. Even though there's a wide range of them, their design is relatively bold, making them hard to match with your daily outfits. With that in mind, the company just unveiled a new product specially designed for women, both in terms of its appearance and features.
Garmin confirms cyber attack, working on bringing systems back online over the next few days
Services like Garmin Connect, call centers, and even production lines have all been affected
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If you tried to sync your Garmin fitness band or smartwatch to the company's servers over the last few days, you may have noticed that something's awry. After initial reports pointed to a ransomware attack (via ZDNet), Garmin has now publicly confirmed that it's been hit by a cyber attack and that it's working to bring its servers back online over the next few days.
Smartwatch shipments are up 12% in Q1 2020 despite the coronavirus outbreak
Apple and Fitbit lost market share to Huawei, Garmin, and Samsung
You would think that smartwatch shipments fell sharply this year due to many people being confined to their homes during lockdown orders, but the market is alive and well with a 12% growth compared to last year's first quarter, according to Canalys. However, the news isn't great for every player: Apple's and Fitbit's share annual growth turned negative while Huawei, Samsung, and Garmin are the winners of Q1 2020.
Smartwatches and wearables are everywhere; every company you've heard of — and many you haven't — are churning out devices at an impressive pace. If you've been looking for a cheap and maintenance-free way to track your exercise and vitals, today is your day: Garmin's Vívofit 4 is on sale for just $50.The Vívofit 4 tracks all the standard things we expect by now: exercises, steps, distances, and the calories you burn. What truly makes it stand out is the battery; the Vívofit 4 contains a battery that reportedly runs the device over a year without needing to be charged or swapped out.
Garmin's line of wearables are some of the more fitness-oriented watches available, designed not only to help you with every kind of workout but to function as a fully-featured smartwatch. Today, Garmin has placed its Vívoactive 4 and 4s watches on sale for just $270, a full $80 off the standard retail price.
It's never too late to shed that winter belly, and what better way to start doing it than with a little extra help? Garmin has you covered, with its Vivofit 4 fitness tracker. You can grab one for $20 off at just $60 on Amazon to start working on your beach bod.
If you're looking for a full-featured fitness tracker that can also act as a smartwatch, Garmin's Vívosport is the right device for you. It offers a variety of fitness-focused features while letting you check your notifications and control your music. The tracker traditionally sells for $170, but it's dropped to just $112 on Amazon.
Black Friday has come and gone, but we're not done with pre-holiday deals by a long shot. Cyber Monday is upon us, and the deals refuse to quit. A whole bunch of what we're seeing today is an extension of sales that have been running since last week, but there's plenty of new stuff, too. Here, for your convenience, we've rounded up all the best deals we've spotted.We always try to give you a sense of how good a deal really is by avoiding comparisons to MSRP where they're not useful; if an item's MSRP is $300 but it usually sells for $250, a sale price of $200 is $50 off, not $100. This list is no different: sales are compared to street prices wherever possible, and we explicitly label comparisons to MSRP when we can't.
The Garmin Speak Plus is an interesting multi-function device. It's a dash cam that also functions as a standalone GPS and takes Alexa commands. If any or all of those things speak to you, now's a great time to pick one up: BuyDig's got a coupon that'll get you a Speak Plus for $99.
After introducing what seems like a boatload of new products at IFA 2019 last month, Garmin is introducing two more: the Legacy Saga Star Wars-themed smartwatches. Predictably, one watch represents the "Light" side and the other the "Dark" side of the Force. Although both watches belong to the same Saga series, there are some important differences.
In the world of sports-oriented activity trackers, Garmin reigns king. It bundles the regular step, sleep, and heart rate monitoring with a high level of detailed exercise tracking that Fitbit, Xiaomi, Huawei, and plenty of other competitors can't come close to. Garmin's line-up of smartwatches is also varied, offering a range of choices from the simple hybrid Vivomove HR to the LTE and music-capable Vivoactive 3. The company is working on follow-ups to these watches and now, thanks to WinFuture, we have our first look at them.
Most smartwatch makers that arent' Apple are shooting for the $200-300 price bracket, but Garmin occupies a very specific niche. Its Fēnix smartwatches are more expensive and aimed squarely at outdoor enthusiasts. The company just announced a new generation of the sport-oriented watches: the Fēnix 6-series. They have larger 1.3-1.4-inch displays, enhanced run tracking, and even an optional solar panel.
Smartwatches didn't exactly explode out of the gate like smartphones, but sales are growing steadily. A new report from Canalys shows a sizeable 38% increase in year-over-year North American shipments last quarter. Almost everyone is moving more wearables, but Samsung is seeing the largest proportional improvement.
Installing a dashcam in your car makes a lot of sense — having footage of an accident makes insurance claims a lot easier, and you never know when you'll see something noteworthy on the road. While they may have been a novelty a few years ago, nowadays dashcams come in all price ranges from a lot of manufacturers. Fitness tracking company Garmin has a range of higher-end dashcams with some unique features, and they're currently on sale at Amazon.
Congratulations, you've made it halfway through another week. Why not celebrate by ordering up some discounted tech? Today, you can get a Lenovo Smart Display for as low as $85 and a USB-C charger with enough oomph to power your MacBook for just $30, along with other assorted goodies.