Key Takeaways
1. Garmin launched the Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Fenix 8 smartwatches, replacing the Fenix 7 series.
2. The Fenix 8 is priced at $1,099.99 on Amazon.
3. The Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro received a stable software update called System Software 20.16.
4. ECG support has expanded to the EU for the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro, but not officially in the UK.
5. Updating to Software Version 14.68 or higher activates the ECG feature in the EU.
Garmin has launched the Enduro 3, Fenix E, and Fenix 8 smartwatches, which replaced the Fenix 7 series last year, with the Fenix 8 being priced at curr. $1,099.99 on Amazon. Even though these new models came out a few months ago, Garmin is still adding new features to its older flagship models.
New Software Update
This week, the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches received a stable software update called System Software 20.16. This update brings CIQ System 8 and addresses several existing bugs. As noted by Gadgets & Wearables, this same update also adds electrocardiogram (ECG) support for the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro in additional markets.
Expanded ECG Availability
Previously, Garmin limited ECG features to North America and parts of Southeast Asia, but now it has expanded availability throughout the European Union (EU). It’s important to mention that this support does not officially cover the United Kingdom.
Reports from Gadgets & Wearables indicate that ECG now functions on both the Epix 2 Pro and Fenix 7 Pro in the UK, but results may vary for users. You don’t actually need to update to System Software 20.16 to access ECG in the EU; instead, simply updating to a build with Software Version 14.68 or higher will activate the ECG feature. Here is the complete list of countries where ECG should work:
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