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Garmin epix

News February 22, 2023

Garmin fēnix 7, Epix, Tactix, Quatrix, Firmware 11.28 Released

I’ve been running 11.28 and the Alpha/Beta versions leading up to it for a long while. So far it’s been great. Huge change log, mostly bug fixes, but a few notable feature additions as well. Big ones to call out are Jet Lag Adviser (which launched on the Marq), support for Connect IQ 6, and support for Stamina on bike activities. Change Log Added support for Primary Wearable and Primary Training Device…

News December 15, 2022

Garmin Takes fēnix 7 to 11, 11.15 that is…

OK, wow! That’s a lot of new, cool stuff, and quite a few bug fixes in Alpha version 11.15 for the fēnix 7 and related Garmin outdoor recreation watches. I’ve highlighted a few of the more interesting things, but the most interesting thing might be support for Connect IQ System 6, which promises a richer experience on the watch.…

News August 23, 2022

Garmin August 2022 Smartwatch/Cycling Computer Update

Garmin is claiming that they released all the HRV, SATIQ, Training 2.0 stuffs for the fēnix 7, epix, Instinct 2, Forerunner 945 LTE and Edge 1040/1040 Solar. This is great news for the folks who want the goods, but aren’t comfortable running the BETAs. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to pull down the release build either directly or with Garmin Express. But, I’m not complaining too loudly, it might just be because…

News January 19, 2022

Whoops, epix fail

In my fēnix 7 learning frenzy, I totally missed that Garmin also launched a new epix. The cheat sheet is that it’s a more expensive fēnix 7 with a fancy AMOLED screen. Of course that screen costs battery, both because it’s beautiful, and beauty is never free, but also because there’s no option for solar. My take after looking at several reviews is that if you can stomach the upcharge, get the…