Garmin is delivering a fresh batch of improvements and fixes to its top-tier smartwatch lineup with the beta release of software version 15.23. This update is now available for the Fenix 8, Fenix E, Enduro 3, and Tactix 8 smartwatches, promising a more refined and seamless user experience. Let’s dive into the specifics of what this new beta brings to the table.
Enhanced Navigation with Arrival Alerts
A standout addition in this beta release is the introduction of an “Arrival Alert” feature during navigation. This promises to provide users with timely notifications as they approach their designated destinations, adding a layer of convenience and ensuring they stay on track during their adventures.
Streamlined Activity Tracking with Multisport Category
For athletes who engage in a variety of disciplines, Garmin has incorporated a dedicated “Multisport Category” within the activity list. This organizational improvement should make it easier to review and analyze training data from triathlon, duathlon, and other combined activities.
Addressing Historical Activity Data and Audio Playback
Several key issues have been resolved in this update. Users who previously experienced missing activities in their history app should now find their complete records intact. Additionally, the frustrating bug causing AirPods to skip music tracks during workouts has been addressed, ensuring a smoother audio experience.
Resolving Display and Navigation Glitches
The beta software also tackles a number of display-related anomalies. Blank data fields that occasionally appeared on automatically added navigation maps should now be a thing of the past. Furthermore, the unexpected color inversion that occurred during rest periods in strength activities has been corrected. The issue preventing courses from loading correctly from the saved app has also been resolved, ensuring seamless access to pre-planned routes.
Stability Improvements and Specialized Fixes
Garmin has also focused on enhancing the overall stability of the devices. A crash that could occur when modifying data fields via the Real-Time Settings (RTS) feature has been fixed. For users who utilize the Fish Forecast feature, the accuracy of the current location name has been improved. Athletes will also be pleased to note the elimination of a double rep-counting bug and a fix for the saved location icon within the Fish activity.
Refinements for Specific Activities and Features
Further refinements include a fix for the manual watch time setting within the Ragatta Timer and an improvement to the map loading progress bar during boot-up. The accuracy of the distance value displayed in the multisport activity summary has been enhanced, and the issue preventing the performance condition page from timing out has been resolved. Users can now also expect a more consistent experience when reordering the glance return position.
Addressing Sensor Calibration and Workout Completion
The frustrating infinite loop that could occur during sensor calibration failure has been identified and corrected. For those who utilize trolling motors, an issue preventing exit through a hotkey has been resolved. Finally, the update addresses a problem that caused workouts to not finish correctly, ensuring accurate recording of training sessions.
Easy Access to the Latest Improvements
Users of the compatible Garmin smartwatches can easily access and install this beta software update. By navigating to the Main Menu, then selecting Settings, followed by System, and finally Software Update, they can then choose Check For Updates to begin the download and installation process. This update promises to enhance the user experience and address several key issues, making these already powerful smartwatches even more reliable and feature-rich.
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