Browsing: Garmin

Garmin can be a little precious with its smartwatch technology when third-party app developers want access to the hardware. Developers have recently called out the company for matters such as not previously giving third-party apps access to the Forerunner 170’s gyroscope. This reluctance to provide support can prevent developers from adding features users would otherwise…

One of Garmin’s biggest selling points is battery life, with many of its watches lasting well over a week between charges. That’s part of what made the company’s recent feature drop so appealing. It introduced all-day fall detection, new running tools, and hands-free voice commands using the “OK Garmin” hotword. Unfortunately, that last addition is…

When it comes to keeping unannounced products under wraps, Garmin is not exactly the best. Earlier this year, Garmin accidentally tipped the internet off to the existence of the Cirqa Smart Band. The screenless WHOOP and Google Fitbit Air competitor went on to leak multiple times before it ultimately launched in July. It seems similar…

When it comes to squashing bugs, some companies are quicker than others. While Garmin is not exactly the fastest to roll out resolutions, it’s not the slowest either. At least, that’s the case when it comes to its own software. When it comes to third-party apps, it may be another case entirely. Now, some developers…