New update arrives for popular Garmin smartwatch with warnings of persistent battery drain bugs

New update arrives for popular Garmin smartwatch with warnings of persistent battery drain bugs

The Vivoactive 5 has received its third beta update this month. (Image source: Garmin) A popular Garmin smartwatch has now received a new beta update. Rolling out at Beta 9.19, the update contains a curious set of changes and alleged battery drain-related bugs. Nonetheless, it appears that little has changed between Beta 9.15 that debuted two weeks …

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Recent Garmin smartwatch gains several improvements via new update

Recent Garmin smartwatch gains several improvements via new update

Garmin released the Forerunner 965 almost a year ago. (Image source: Garmin) A relatively new Garmin smartwatch is now eligible for a new software update. Currently restricted to Garmin’s Beta Program, the update makes various changes aimed at improved an owner’s overall user experience. Garmin continues to furnish the Forerunner 965 (curr. $599.99 on Amazon) …

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Garmin finally shares first update in new beta cycle for running smartwatch

Garmin finally shares first update in new beta cycle for running smartwatch

Garmin is rolling out beta version 18.15 for the Forerunner 265 smartwatch. (Image source: Garmin) Garmin has released beta software version 18.15 for the Forerunner 265 smartwatch series. This is the first update in the 18.xx cycle for the wearable, despite other Forerunner devices receiving upgrades earlier this year. The software includes several new tools …

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Recent Garmin smartwatch receives fresh update with reports of battery drain issues

Recent Garmin smartwatch receives fresh update with reports of battery drain issues

Last week, Garmin offered up Beta 9.15 to the Vivoactive 5 series, an update that introduced several new features and bug fixes to its recent smartwatches. Subsequently, the company has released Beta 9.16, which can be downloaded on a Vivoactive 5 directly rather than sideloaded and then installed. For reference, Garmin advises manually triggering the …

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Garmin disables ECG functionality on new smartwatches without warning via new update

Garmin disables ECG functionality on new smartwatches without warning via new update

Garmin has published a curious update for the Venu 3 and Venu 3S. Again distributed through its Beta Program, the update appears to share its changelog with its predecessor. Incidentally, a similar situation occurred last year with Betas 8.23 and 8.25, which contained almost identical improvements. To recap, the company released Beta 9.15 under two …

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Samsung, Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin

Samsung, Google, Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin

This article contains affiliate links; if you click such a link and make a purchase, Digital Trends and Yahoo Inc. may earn a commission. The Palette watch face on the Apple Watch Series 9. If you’re thinking about buying a new smartwatch, whether it will be your first time to own one or you’re planning …

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