Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – December 20, 2023 – Garmin Malaysia today announced exciting new software updates for select smartwatches, empowering users to dive deeper into their health and take their training to the next level. These upgrades, available for Enduro 2, epix (Gen 2) series, fēnix 7 series, Forerunner series, Venu 3 series, and more, unlock a range of features designed for comprehensive body awareness and optimized performance.
Unlocking the Power of Rest:
- Nap Detection: Automatically track or log naps and learn how they may benefit the body and the suggested time and duration they should be.
- Skin Temperature: When wearing the watch to sleep, see how average skin temperature changes over time, which can be related to recent activity, sleep environment, potential illnesses and more.
- Body Battery Energy Monitoring Enhancements: Get even more details and personal insights on how sleep, naps, daily activities and stress specifically impact energy levels – even get a daily summary every evening recapping energy use throughout the day.
Training Enhancements for Every Athlete:
- Wrist-based Running Dynamics: Measure crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more to improve running form.
- Wrist-based Running Power: Manage effort and fine-tune training based on the amount of power the body is applying during a run.
- Ski Activity Enhancement: Continuously record an entire activity, even while on a chairlift and during downhill runs, to get a more accurate recording of metrics like heart rate, activity time and elevation.
Smarter Connections and Customization:
- Smart Notification Images: Users with a compatible Android smartphone can now view photos they receive directly on their watch screen.
- Face It Improvements: Add even more data to customizable analog or digital watch faces using Face It in the Connect IQ™ app.
Get the Update:
These software updates are rolling out now to compatible devices. Simply enable automatic updates on your smartwatch and sync with Garmin Connect™ or use Garmin Express™ for a hassle-free upgrade.
