Key Takeaways
1. Garmin has released beta update version 10.18 for Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches.
2. The update fixes Timer alert settings and includes three bug fixes for Instinct 3 Solar and Instinct 3 AMOLED models.
3. New features since the last stable update (version 9.25) include Interval Alerts for Timers, Jump Rope rep alerts, and a Solar Intensity data field for Instinct 3 Solar.
4. The beta update is being gradually rolled out to users, currently reaching about 20% of customers.
5. The update is delivered over the air (OTA), but Garmin has not provided a completion date for the rollout.
Garmin has introduced a new beta update for their Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches. This beta version, 10.18, comes just a few days after the previous update, which was beta version 10.16.
Update Details
For all Instinct 3 and Instinct E models, the latest beta fixes an issue with Timer alert settings. Additionally, the 10.18 update includes three bug fixes specifically for the Instinct 3 Solar and Instinct 3 AMOLED models. The first fix addresses a problem related to the flashlight’s strobe effect, which was not functioning properly during multisport activities. The second fix resolves an issue with the Backcountry Ski activity summary that could potentially lead to crashes. Lastly, the update fixes problems with the Jump Rope activity summary data.
New Features
It’s worth noting that since the last stable update, which was version 9.25, Garmin has introduced several new features. These include a new Interval Alerts feature for Timers for watches that are not Tactical editions, Jump Rope rep alerts specifically for the Instinct 3, and a Solar Intensity data field for the Instinct 3 Solar smartwatch (currently priced at $449.99 on Amazon).
Rollout Information
According to a recent update posted on the Garmin forum, beta version 10.18 is being rolled out gradually to users; at the time of this writing, it should have reached about 20% of customers. This update is being delivered to compatible smartwatches over the air (OTA). Garmin has not specified when the rollout will be finished.
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