Garmin Launches New Update for Flagship Smartwatches After Beta Testing

Key Takeaways

1. Garmin is preparing a significant stable update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, and Tactix 8, with almost 150 entries in the 15.xx beta version changelog.
2. A new stable update, System Software 13.37, was released for several devices without prior notice, similar to previous updates like System Software 13.35.
3. The recent updates do not include the features from the ongoing beta testing, leaving users confused about the changes.
4. Garmin lacks transparency in sharing update details, choosing to post changelogs on forums instead of within the smartwatch or Connect Mobile app.
5. The latest update primarily addresses a bug related to Alipay, indicating that a more significant update for premium smartwatches may take a few more weeks.

In the past few weeks, Garmin has been setting the stage for what looks like a major stable update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, and Tactix 8 (currently priced at $1,299.99 on Amazon). According to our observations, the changelog for the 15.xx beta version has now reached almost 150 entries, which include bug fixes, new features, and improvements. Sadly, Garmin hasn’t provided any hints about when these 15.xx updates will be available in its stable software version.

New Updates Rolled Out

Recently, Garmin has started to quietly release a new stable update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E, Fenix 8, and Tactix 8, but this update does not include any of the changes that have been in beta testing since last month. Similar to System Software 13.35, Garmin has launched System Software 13.37 without any prior notice, as well as System Software 13.73 for the Tactix 8. This has left many users asking questions on Garmin’s forums about what has actually changed with this new version.

Lack of Transparency

On other devices, users can usually find out what improvements come with a new update. For some unknown reason, Garmin chooses not to display a changelog either on the smartwatch itself or within its Connect Mobile app. Instead, these updates are shared on its forums, which Garmin finally did for System Software 13.37. It turns out that this new update only fixes an unspecified bug that was causing issues with Alipay. So, it looks like Garmin intends to hold off for a few more weeks before rolling out a significant update for its latest premium smartwatches.

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