Key Takeaways
1. The Garmin Forerunner 570 and 970 receive a beta update (version 15.07) shortly after fixing battery drain issues in version 15.05.
2. New health features include the Health Status feature and support for cycling VO2 max on select watch faces.
3. Improved functionalities allow users to dismiss training alerts, switch sports in multisport activities, and turn off the device without a passcode.
4. Several bug fixes address problems with incoming calls, evening reports, and strength activities, along with quieter voice note click noises.
5. Users can download the update by navigating through the settings menu, but the ECG app is currently disabled during the beta testing phase.
The Garmin Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970 smartwatches have a new beta update, now at version 15.07. This update comes just a few weeks after the last one, beta version 15.05, which fixed an issue that caused the battery to drain quicker than normal.
New Health Features
According to the release notes for beta version 15.07, there’s now a way for users to keep an eye on changes in their health data and overall wellbeing. This includes the new Health Status feature, which was first introduced with the Venu 4 smartwatch (currently priced at $549.99 on Amazon). Additionally, there’s support for cycling VO2 max on certain watch faces, though the specific faces are not mentioned.
Improved Functionality
Once users install beta version 15.07 on their Forerunner 570 or Forerunner 970, they will have new functionalities. They can use the down key to dismiss training alerts, hold the lap key to shift between sports in a multisport activity, and turn off the device without needing a passcode. Furthermore, a variety of bug fixes have been made to resolve issues related to incoming calls, the evening report, and the strength activity. Garmin has also mentioned that the click noise at the beginning of a voice note has been quieter. A complete change log screenshot can be found below.
How to Download the Update
To download Garmin beta version 15.07 for the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, users should navigate to the Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. As usual with testing updates, the ECG app is currently disabled and will be available again when a stable software version is released.
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