Garmin has released a software update giving the Venu 4 all-day fall detection, which sends live location alerts to chosen contacts if the wearer falls. The update also adds hands-free 'OK Garmin' voice control and running tools like Quick Workout and Run Coach plans to devices including the Fenix 8 series, Venu 4 and X1, and Vivoactive 6. The rollout is underway now via Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore and may take a few weeks to reach all eligible devices.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-23
Amazon has cut the price of the 47mm Garmin Fenix 8 AMOLED Sapphire and Titanium edition to $849.99, a $250 reduction from its $1,099.99 list price. The discount ties the watch's previous all-time-low price set during a past Prime Day event.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-27
Garmin has introduced the Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro sports watches, including a solar-powered Pro variant that debuts the line's first titanium case. The Fenix 9 lineup brings brighter AMOLED displays, expanded storage, improved offline mapping, new training features and LTE, while the compact 43mm Pro adds satellite messaging via Garmin's inReach service. Pricing starts at $1,000 for the Fenix 9 and climbs to $1,200 for the solar Pro editions, with orders opening August 28.
cnet.com
· 2026-08-26
Garmin has launched the Fenix 9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Solar smartwatches, arriving August 28th starting at $1,299 for the Pro model. The Fenix 9 Pro upgrades to a 1.5-inch AMOLED screen hitting 3,000 nits, roughly double the brightness of the Fenix 8 Pro's 1,500-nit panel, and adds a titanium watch case, 64GB storage and new ComfortFit woven bands.
zdnet.com
· 2026-08-25
Garmin unveiled its Fenix 9 rugged smartwatch series, led by a base model with an OLED display reaching 3,000 nits brightness, double that of its predecessor, plus more RAM and a faster map engine for smoother panning. The pricier Fenix 9 Pro, starting at $1,099.99, adds a titanium case, optional satellite/LTE connectivity, a larger 1.5-inch display on its biggest size, and solar charging that can extend battery life up to 57 days under ideal outdoor conditions.
theverge.com
· 2026-08-25
Garmin has unveiled its Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro smartwatches, featuring refreshed hardware and a new capability called Garmin Epic. This feature links together separate workouts or outdoor activities to give users a combined, more complete view of their overall physical exertion over a day or trip.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-08-25
Garmin unveiled its fēnix 9 series, including a base model and a Pro variant, each available in three case sizes with new ComfortFit bands. The watches gain a brighter AMOLED display, 50% more RAM, a faster map engine, and features like Perspective view and Garmin Epic for grouping activities. The base fēnix 9 starts at $999.99, while the titanium fēnix 9 Pro, which adds 3,000 nits of brightness and a green light mode, starts at $1,099.99.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-08-25
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