– Offline maps and navigation now work entirely without a smartphone, generating real-world routes.
– A new map download manager allows pausing, deleting, or updating specific map downloads.
– Dive tracking is now automated system-wide without needing to start a specific activity.
– Multi-day activities with repeated pausing/resuming offer improved battery life.
We tested the Amazfit T-Rex 3 back in September 2024 and it was available for $279 at Amazon, the model continues recieving updates. Zepp Health is not only concentrating on bug fixes, but they also add new features. The update to software version 4.5.3.3, which came out in March, was particularly significant.
Maps and Navigation Upgrades
Prior to the update, the watch had offline maps and navigation, but not entirely without a smartphone. This feature has been available since March, letting users choose points directly on the watch on saved maps, and real-world routes are generated taking roads and paths into account. It’s worth noting that Zepp Health also lets existing customers benefit from fresh features.
Download Manager and Route History
The newly released software version 4.9.4.4 expands the navigation and map functions even more. There is now a map download manager, it allows users to pause, delete or update there downloads. This can be usefull, for example, for prioritizing an urgently needed map download or preparing downloads for the next leg of the journey in advance. If navigation gets used before an activity, then the route name and route history show up on the preparation page.
Additionally, the route page during activities and also the map app now feature optimized scales. The changes dont end there, dives can now be automatically recorded system-wide without having to specifically start the appropriate activity. According to the changelog, multi-day activities that get paused and then resumed repeatedly result in lower power consumption and longer battery life overall.