Garmin Forerunner Smartwatch Beta Update Fixes Smart Notifications Issues
The Garmin Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 smartwatches are receiving a new beta update, version 22.24, which tackles crashes linked to smart notification replies and Connect IQ apps, as well as other bugs. Garmin has addressed issues with scheduled workouts displayed on the wrong day in some time zones and data for completed Daily Suggested Workouts showing as blank. The latest release also fixes crashes that occur when users try to use the keyboard to respond to a smart notification while working out.
- The phased rollout of this update underscores the complex challenges of delivering software updates across diverse devices with varying hardware configurations.
- Will Garmin's continued investment in beta testing and quality assurance ensure that future updates address more critical issues, or will similar problems persist?