Got a Garmin Forerunner? You can now get new swimming and meditation features for free – here’s how
These Garmin Forerunner’s just got a whole lot better for swimming
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Garmin’s Forerunner range, which includes some of thebest running watcheson the market, is getting new software features to improve swim workout tracking and a new Meditation activity.
It’s the latest public beta update for several Garmin Forerunner models, specifically theForerunner 965,Forerunner 265,Forerunner 165,Forerunner 955, and theForerunner 255.
Garmin saysPublic Beta Version 21.14features a slew of fixes for bugs, updated mobile translations, and a new Moon Phase glance. However, the swimming and meditation updates are the headlines.
Garmin says the new update brings “Improvements to support pool swim workout with pace alerts and critical swim speed” and “Improvements to the pool swim rest screen and alert tones.” While the Forerunner range is primarily distinguished as running watches, this update should bring much better functionality for swimming workouts.
Garmin also says it has added a new Meditation activity and Meditation Videos. This should give users more focused tracking during meditation, and even guidance for people who need some pointers.
How to download the Garmin Forerunner beta
Garmin’s public beta software program gives users access to software features that aren’t in the public domain yet. It works across all of thebest Garmin Watches, and enrolling is pretty simple. To join the beta program, simply sign intoGarmin Connectfrom a computer, select the devices icon in the upper right, select the device you’d like to enroll, and click ‘Join Beta Software Program’. Agree to the terms and you’re all set.
If you’re already enrolled, you can download the latest 21.14 release by going to Main Menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates, if your device hasn’t updated automatically.
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Even if you aren’t interested in the new swimming or meditation features, there are a host of tweaks and fixes to Navigation and heart-rate measuring that you’ll probably benefit from. Here are the full release notes:
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Stephen Warwick is TechRadar’s Fitness & Wearables writer with nearly a decade of experience covering technology, including five years as the News Editor of iMore. He’s a keen fitness enthusiast and is never far from the local gym, Apple Watch at the ready, to record his latest workout. Stephen has experience writing about every facet of technology including products, services, hardware, and software. He’s covered breaking news and developing stories regarding supply chains, patents and litigation, competition, politics and lobbying, the environment, and more. He’s conducted interviews with industry experts in a range of fields including finance, litigation, security, and more. Outside of work, he’s a massive tech and history buff with a passion for Rome Total War, reading, and music.
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