Entries in Garmin (17)

Wednesday
Sep172025

Garmin Bounce 2 features new look, two-way calling

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Garmin revamped its Bounce 2 smartwatch for kids with a new look and some extra features. The wearable now features a rounded case with a 1.2-inch AMOLED touch display, unlike the original's square design and LCD panel. It has a 5 ATM rating, weighs 40.4 grams, and has a silicone strap.

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Saturday
Apr062024

Garmin steps up smartwatch updates with new nap tracking feature

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Garmin has been busy enhancing its smartwatch lineup recently. Following their March 2024 feature announcement, they released new beta firmware for several models, including the Fenix 7 series, which received more extensive updates than the Venu 3 and Vivoactive 5.

But beyond the official announcements, Garmin has quietly introduced a valuable new feature: manual nap tracking within Garmin Connect. This allows users to add naps they may have missed, edit existing entries, or remove inaccurate detections.

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Wednesday
Jan102024

What’s new in Garmin Connect? A sneak peek at the upcoming app update

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Garmin Connect, the app that powers Garmin’s sports watches and fitness trackers, is getting a major overhaul in 2024. The new app will offer a cleaner and more intuitive interface, with different sections for different data types. 

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Wednesday
Jan102024

Garmin Lily 2: A smarter, sleeker smartwatch made for smaller wrists

The Lily 2 (the left two watches) have silicone straps, while the Lily 2 Classic have nylon and leather bands (Image: Garmin)

Garmin also unveiled the Lily 2 at CES 2024. This US$249.99 (around CA$335) hybrid smartwatch is an upgrade to its petite Lily hybrid analog smartwatch. The Lily 2 retains the original design but adds sleep scores, dance fitness activities, and Garmin Pay.

The Lily smartwatch debuted in 2021 as a women-focused watch with a hidden OLED display and patterned lenses. It also had the smallest case size for a smartwatch at 34mm. However, it compromised on interface, features, and battery life.

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