Key Takeaways
1. Garmin has moved older Forerunner smartwatches to Beta Version 26.07 after the last update for several models.
2. The update includes over six bug fixes from the previous System Software 25.06.
3. All five smartwatches in the update received the same modifications, focusing on “various bug fixes and improvements.”
4. One specific fix addresses an issue causing some Garmin Coach workouts to appear blank.
5. It is unclear when the v26.xx updates will be released as stable software, and Beta Version 26.07 may be the final update in this cycle.
Garmin has recently shifted its older Forerunner smartwatches to a new beta update, three weeks after the last update for the Forerunner 255, Forerunner 955, Forerunner 165, Forerunner 265, and Forerunner 965 with their first v26.xx updates. To summarize, each smartwatch received more than six bug fixes from System Software 25.06 that was released a few days prior.
Transition to Beta Version 26.07
Now, the company is moving its five Forerunner smartwatches to Beta Version 26.07. From what we can see, this update includes the same modifications across all devices, including the Forerunner 165 (currently priced at $249 on Amazon). Garmin has bundled multiple changes into one line, which they call “various bug fixes and improvements.”
Lack of Specificity
Sadly, the company has chosen not to provide more detailed information in this area. However, they mentioned that Beta Version 26.07 fixes a problem that could make some Garmin Coach workouts show up as blank. At this point, it is still uncertain when Garmin will move the v26.xx development to their stable software channel. Recent release timelines imply that Beta Version 26.07 could potentially be the last update in this cycle, though.
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