Key Takeaways
1. Garmin released a stable update (version 12.38) for Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 smartwatches, two months after version 12.35.
2. The update includes a fix for GPS acquisition, improving connection times from up to three minutes to around five seconds.
3. The GPS software was upgraded from version 2.11 to version 2.60, enhancing overall performance.
4. The rollout of version 12.38 is currently available to 50% of users, with an uncertain timeline for full release.
5. Version 12.38 is separate from the upcoming beta version 13.xx, which is expected to introduce new features like passcode entry and a QWERTY keyboard.
Garmin has launched a new stable update for the Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 smartwatches, now at version 12.38. This public release comes about two months after the previous version 12.35, which included numerous bug fixes and limited the Workout Execution score to only running and cycling workouts.
Update Details
The change log for the stable software version 12.38 mentions just one fix: it addresses a bug tied to GPS acquisition. Consequently, the GPS software has been upgraded from version 2.11 to version 2.60. Many users have already noted improvements in this area. Previously, GPS connection times were between 20 seconds and three minutes, but post-update, the connection time is reportedly around five seconds, bringing it back to former performance standards.
Rollout Information
A Garmin team member shared on the Garmin Forum that software version 12.38 is currently available to 50% of users with the Fenix 8, Fenix E, and Enduro 3 (currently priced at $833.99 on Amazon). However, it remains uncertain when this staggered rollout will conclude. It’s important to point out that, as the version number suggests, version 12.38 is separate from the newer 13.xx software that is currently in beta testing. The release date for a stable version of the beta is still unknown, but it is anticipated to offer features such as passcode entry and a QWERTY keyboard layout complete with predictive text support, among other improvements.
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