Garmin has finished up 2024 by releasing beta updates for its latest Forerunner smartwatches. The company is now providing the same version on its stable development track, which is expected to reach users of the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 (currently priced at $599.99 on Amazon) in the next few days.
Update Rollout Process
Garmin’s update process will take place in a ‘phased rollout’, and as of this moment, it has reached about 20% completion. This means that just a limited number of Forerunner smartwatches might have received a message to download Software Version 21.22 at this time. Users can also manually start the installation of the new update by following these steps on their smartwatch:
Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates
What’s New in the Update
The new update is officially said to provide ‘general bug fixes’ for the Forerunner smartwatches mentioned earlier. However, Garmin’s beta changelog reveals some interesting details. For example, the company noted that it has resolved eight different issues with this update. Moreover, version 22.12 is reported to enhance Garmin Run Coach and Garmin Cycling Coach plans by including added strength workouts. For comparison, Garmin’s last changelog for version 22.12 included the following points:
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