Garmin is currently deploying a brand-new beta software iteration, version 23.15, across a selection of its popular Forerunner smartwatch models. If you’re sporting a Forerunner 965, 955, 265, 255, or even the recently launched 165, keep an eye out! This initial phase of the rollout is currently reaching approximately 20% of users, with Garmin planning to expand its availability progressively.
What’s New Under the Hood? A Look at the Improvements
This beta update focuses on refining your training experience and squashing a few pesky bugs. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes you can expect:
- Smart Fix for Multisport Data: Say goodbye to those misleading distance readings in your multisport activities! This update intelligently resolves an issue where sports lacking distance metrics, such as yoga sessions, were incorrectly displaying distance values.
- Enhanced Bouldering Data: For the climbing enthusiasts, the update addresses an incorrect data screen configuration within the bouldering activity profile, ensuring you have the right information at your fingertips during your ascents.
- Quieter Disconnected Sensors: Frustrated by power meter audio prompts when your sensor isn’t even connected? This update silences those unwanted notifications, providing a more seamless and less distracting workout experience.
- Restored Stress Insights: If you’ve been missing your stress history data on your device, this beta aims to bring it back. Garmin has implemented additional fixes to ensure this valuable metric is reliably available.
- General Polish and Performance Enhancements: Beyond these specific fixes, the update also includes a collection of general bug squashes and under-the-hood improvements designed to enhance the overall stability and performance of your Garmin smartwatch.
Eager to Update? Here’s How to Check
If you’re keen to get your hands on these improvements and are part of the initial rollout, you can manually check for the update directly on your device. Simply navigate through the following menu: Main Menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates.
Keep in mind that this is a beta release, so while it brings exciting improvements, it’s also a testing phase. As Garmin continues its rollout, more users will automatically receive the update. Stay tuned for further announcements as the update becomes more widely available!
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