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AppWizard

March 2, 2025

The Android Central team picks the best fitness apps and watches they can’t do without

Brady Snyder uses the Nike Run Club app, having logged over 1,500 miles with it over the past decade. He appreciates its compatibility with various platforms and Garmin devices, user-friendly interface, and community features. For hardware, he alternates between the Garmin Enduro 3, known for its battery life and training insights, and the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic, which excels in phone integration. He also uses the Strong app for strength training, Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds for workouts, and the Withings Body Scan for body composition monitoring. Additionally, he values the Garmin Venu 3 for weightlifting tracking, the Google Pixel Watch 3 for heart rate tracking, and the OnePlus Watch 3 for GPS accuracy and battery life. He utilizes the Yuka app for nutritional information and recently acquired the Galaxy Watch Ultra for its durability and battery life.

BetaBeacon

October 31, 2024

Absolutely game-changing Google Maps update will cut down on wrong turns

Google has announced "enhanced navigation" on Google Maps, adding lanes, crosswalks, and road signs.

AppWizard

October 1, 2024

Garmin’s inReach Messenger offers off-grid emergency connectivity

Garmin has introduced the inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator, which allows users to stay connected in remote locations. It enables interactive SOS text messaging to Garmin Response, a 24/7 emergency assistance center, and allows sharing of photos and voice messages during emergencies. The device features a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to 600 hours in low-power messaging mode and can sustain functionality for weeks to months, depending on usage. Additional features include a safety charging capability to restore a depleted phone.

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

Let’s Get Visual: inReach Messenger Plus Brings Photo and Voice to the Backcountry

Garmin has introduced the inReach Messenger Plus, which allows users to pair the device with their smartphones to share photos and send 30-second voice messages. The new device increases text message capacity from 160 characters to 1,600 characters. The inReach Messenger Plus utilizes Iridium Messaging Transport for improved messaging capabilities and is designed to be rugged, with water resistance rated at IPX7. It features a rechargeable lithium battery that can last up to 600 hours in low-power mode and can be charged via a smartphone if needed. The device includes an SOS button that can send images to aid in locating users in emergencies. Subscriptions for the service start at .99 a month.

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

Garmin Launches inReach Messenger Plus App

Garmin has launched the inReach Messenger Plus, a satellite communication device that allows users to send text messages, photos, and voice messages without needing a mobile phone or cellular service. It is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the ability to update contacts, share location data, and send SOS messages directly from the device. The inReach Messenger Plus has an IPX7 rating for water resistance, a battery life of up to 600 hours, and can charge mobile phones in emergencies. The device costs SEK 5,949 and requires a monthly subscription of SEK 200 for satellite communication features.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Garmin introduces inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator with photo and voice messaging, expanding your ability to stay in touch beyond cell service | GRMN Stock News

Garmin has launched the inReach® Messenger Plus, a two-way satellite communicator that enables global two-way texting, photo sharing, and voice messaging for adventurers. The device features a rugged, temperature-resistant design with a long battery life, allowing for independent use or pairing with the Garmin Messenger™ app for group texting and multimedia sharing. In emergencies, it can send an interactive SOS message to Garmin Response℠. Key features include photo sharing, 30-second voice messages, two-way group texts, route sharing, off-grid navigation, and weather updates. The device is available for a suggested retail price of 9.99, with monthly satellite subscription plans starting at .99.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

Garmin Introduces inReach Messenger Plus SOS Satellite Communicator – Fishing Tackle Retailer – The Business Magazine of the Sportfishing Industry

Garmin has launched the inReach® Messenger Plus, a satellite communicator designed for outdoor adventurers, enabling photo and voice messaging, global two-way texting, location sharing, and SOS capabilities. The device features an extended battery life of up to 600 hours in low-power messaging mode and can last weeks to months depending on usage. It includes functionalities such as photo sharing, voice messaging, two-way group text messaging, interactive SOS, route sharing, off-grid navigation, and real-time weather updates. The device is standalone, rugged, and has an IPX7 water rating. It is priced at 9.99 and requires an active satellite subscription starting at .99 per month.

AppWizard

August 28, 2024

Garmin adds a bunch of features to make the Fenix 8 smarter

Garmin has launched two new rugged smartwatches: the Fenix 8 and the Enduro 3. The Fenix 8 is priced at 9.99 and features a built-in speaker and microphone for making calls, voice command capabilities, and the Garmin Messenger app for communication. It offers OLED and solar charging display options, with various sizes and battery life estimates ranging from 10 days to 48 days, depending on the model. The watch includes design enhancements like a new sensor guard, leakproof buttons, LED flashlights, and EKG capabilities, along with advanced strength training plans and diving features. The Enduro 3, also priced at 9.99, shares many features with the Fenix 8 but is geared towards ultra-endurance athletes with its solar charging capabilities, providing up to 320 hours of battery life in GPS mode. Both smartwatches are now available for purchase, with select models of the Fenix 8 potentially reaching up to 9.99.

AppWizard

June 13, 2024

Garmin adds the YouTube Music app to users’ wrists

Garmin has added the YouTube Music app to the Connect IQ Store, providing subscribers with access to 100 million songs on their fitness trackers for offline playback. Compatibility with the app is currently limited to select Garmin devices.

AppWizard

June 5, 2024

Fresh Garmin software update brings new features to Forerunners

Garmin has released Software Version 19.18 for select Forerunner models, including the 965, 955, 255, and 265. This update includes features such as Garmin Messenger App support, Pin Drop Navigation, HR Dynamic Source Switching, Jet Lag Adviser glance, and various fixes and improvements. The update is currently at a 50% phased rollout and can be manually downloaded through the watch's settings.