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Garmin wins top MWC 2026 device award as fēnix 8 Pro boosts smartwatch push

Garmin wins top MWC 2026 device award as fēnix 8 Pro boosts smartwatch push

Garmin Ltd picked up the "Best Connected Consumer Device" honor at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this Wednesday, with its fēnix 8 Pro multisport smartwatch taking the prize. The Global Mobile Awards—known as the GLOMOs—are decided by a panel of over 250 independent judges, according to the GSMA. Chief Marketing Officer Lara Dewar described the competition as continuing to set "the benchmark" for excellence.
6 March 2026
Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

Garmin Autoland Makes Aviation History as King Air Lands Itself in Colorado After Pressurization Emergency

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — A twin‑engine Beechcraft Super King Air 200 touched down at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Denver with a twist that’s rippling across aviation: the airplane effectively landed itself using Garmin’s Emergency Autoland technology, in what Garmin and multiple aviation outlets describe as the first confirmed real‑world start‑to‑finish activation of the system during an actual emergency. ABC News
25 December 2025
Garmin Venu 4 Shines Bright: Wellness Coach, Flashlight & Big Upgrades to Rival Apple Watch

Garmin’s Big Q3 Surprise: Record Sales Surge, but Stock Plummets – What’s Next?

Garmin’s Oct. 29 press release showed record Q3 sales of ≈$1.77 billionprnewswire.com, up 12% from a year ago. CEO Cliff Pemble lauded “another quarter of strong financial results” with double-digit revenue growth in multiple segmentsuk.investing.com. Adjusted profit was $1.99 per shareuk.investing.com. On a GAAP basis EPS was $2.08prnewswire.com, essentially flat YoY. The strong demand came despite a slowing economy, reflecting Garmin’s diverse portfolio. Notably, Garmin reiterated bullish guidance: it now expects about $8.15 EPS for FY2025 on roughly $7.10 billion revenuetimesunion.comprnewswire.com.
29 October 2025
Strava Sues Garmin — Demands All Its Watches & Bike Computers Be Pulled

Strava Sues Garmin — Demands All Its Watches & Bike Computers Be Pulled

On September 30, 2025, Strava formally sued Garmin in Colorado federal court bikeradar.com. The complaint alleges that Garmin’s Connect platform and devices infringe two Strava patents: one covering segments and the other covering activity heatmaps used for routing. Strava is asking for an extraordinary remedy: a permanent injunction to force Garmin to stop selling or importing any product that implements the patented technology dcrainmaker.com theverge.com. In practice, that would hit almost every Garmin fitness watch and Edge bike computer, since those devices include segment and heatmap features dcrainmaker.com theverge.com. The suit also seeks monetary damages for the harm Strava says Garmin’s actions have caused.
3 October 2025
Garmin Venu 4 Launch Shocks the Smartwatch World – Huge Upgrades, Flashlight & 12-Day Battery Life to Take on Apple & Samsung

Garmin Venu 4 Launch Shocks the Smartwatch World – Huge Upgrades, Flashlight & 12-Day Battery Life to Take on Apple & Samsung

Design & Display: The Venu 4 refines Garmin’s design language with a more elegant build. It comes in two case sizes – 45mm and 41mm – both featuring a fully circular AMOLED display that’s sharp and vibrant even outdoors. Garmin has reportedly boosted the display brightness to match the vivid screens on its latest Forerunner 570 and Fenix models. The larger model offers 454×454 px resolution, while the smaller is 390×390 px, each with an optional always-on mode. The watch hardware now uses a full metal casing for a premium feel, compared to the Venu 3’s plastic body. This material upgrade, along with the new LED flashlight hardware, explains a slight weight increase.
18 September 2025
Garmin’s $300 Kid-Tracker: Bounce 2 Smartwatch Raises Parental Hopes and Eyebrows

Garmin’s $300 Kid-Tracker: Bounce 2 Smartwatch Raises Parental Hopes and Eyebrows

Garmin’s Bounce 2 is a 4G LTE-connected smartwatch designed specifically for kids – essentially a phone alternative worn on the wrist. Announced in September 2025, it updates Garmin’s original Bounce kids’ watch with a more stylish look and significant new features like two-way calling and an upgraded display werindia.com werindia.com. The Bounce 2 targets parents who want to stay connected with their children and keep tabs on their safety, but who aren’t ready to give their kids full smartphones tomsguide.com.
18 September 2025
Garmin Venu 4 Shines Bright: Wellness Coach, Flashlight & Big Upgrades to Rival Apple Watch

Garmin Venu 4 Shines Bright: Wellness Coach, Flashlight & Big Upgrades to Rival Apple Watch

In a surprise fall announcement, Garmin unveiled the Venu 4 and Venu 4S, a major update to its popular Venu line of smartwatches Wareable. The Venu 4 represents Garmin’s fourth-generation model in this series and doubles down on the brand’s wellness-first focus. It was introduced as a “personal on-wrist coach” aimed at helping users not only track their fitness, but also understand and improve their overall health habits Nasdaq. Garmin’s launch event on September 17, 2025 highlighted a host of new features – from advanced sleep and recovery insights to a built-in flashlight – all packaged in a stylish redesign. Priced at a premium $549.99, the Venu 4 is positioned as a mid-tier offering in Garmin’s lineup that bridges the gap between high-end athletic watches and everyday smartwatches Wareable. It arrives in stores on September 22, 2025, just in time to challenge the latest models from Apple, Samsung, and others for the title of best smartwatch of the year Wareable.
18 September 2025
Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

Smartwatch Showdown 2025: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra

Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Ultra 3 retains Apple’s bold 49mm case design in aerospace-grade titanium apple.com. Apple even uses an innovative 3D-printed case manufacturing process with 100% recycled titanium apple.com. It’s built to be tough – rated to 100m water resistance and certified for recreational scuba dives to 40m with the Oceanic+ app apple.com. The case meets MIL-STD durability tests and includes the signature Orange Action Button, dual speakers, and a loud 86 dB siren for emergencies. Apple kept the same dimensions as previous Ultras, but shaved the display borders 24% thinner to maximize screen area apple.com apple.com. At ~61 g, it’s hefty but balanced by a broad strap. The Ultra’s aesthetic is rugged yet premium, straddling a “sports watch” and an elegant smartwatch look apple.com, suitable for both mountain trails and daily wear.
Smartphones Reach for the Skies: How Satellite Connectivity Is Revolutionizing Phones & Wearables

Smartphones Reach for the Skies: How Satellite Connectivity Is Revolutionizing Phones & Wearables

Not long ago, the idea of texting from a smartphone to a satellite sounded like science fiction or at least something reserved for clunky satellite phones. But as of 2025, this has become reality for millions of consumers. Mainstream smartphones and even smartwatches can now connect directly to satellites orbiting Earth, allowing basic communication where traditional cell networks fail. This development marks a convergence of the mobile tech industry and the satellite industry, unlocking capabilities that were previously limited to specialized devices.
Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Adventure Smartwatches: Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs. Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Which Reigns Supreme?

In contrast, the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro comes in two hefty case sizes – 47 mm and 51 mm – catering to those who prefer a larger watch face for visibility and battery capacity. Its construction emphasizes function over form: a fiber-reinforced polymer body with a steel or titanium bezel and sapphire crystal on premium versions. Visually, it’s the quintessential outdoors watch: round dial, five chunky side buttons, and a robust lug design. The Fenix is built to take a beating – 10 ATM water resistance and MIL-STD durability are standard, and it’s often shown “in extreme conditions where athletes navigate deserts, climb mountains, or dive in the arctic,” as AppleInsider quipped. One notable change in this generation: Garmin eliminated the smaller case size due to antenna space needs – a decision criticized since it leaves those with smaller wrists without a perfect fit. At 93 g the Fenix 8 Pro is substantially heavier than the 61 g Ultra 3, a trade-off for its larger battery and rugged build.
10 September 2025
Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Venu Sq 2 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro: Ultimate Fitness Tracker Showdown 2025

Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Venu Sq 2 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro: Ultimate Fitness Tracker Showdown 2025

Durability: All three trackers are built for everyday wear. Each is water-resistant to 50m, suitable for showering and swimming. The use of aluminum and hardened glass in the Fitbit and Xiaomi, and Gorilla Glass in the Garmin, means they can handle bumps and scratches reasonably well. However, a dedicated sports watch might survive harsher abuse better. Still, in normal use, these devices are durable enough. Bands/straps are replaceable on all three, so you can swap styles or replace a worn strap easily.
Time’s Ticking: Latest Watch & Smartwatch Bombshells (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Time’s Ticking: Latest Watch & Smartwatch Bombshells (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Apple’s Next-Gen Watches: The first week of September buzzed with anticipation for Apple’s upcoming product showcase. Apple officially sent out invites for a September 9 event, confirming that day as the debut for its 2025 Apple Watch lineup wareable.com. Rumors indicate Apple will reveal three models – the flagship Apple Watch Series 11, a rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a refreshed budget-friendly Apple Watch SE 3 wareable.com wareable.com. While the Series 11 is expected to stick to last year’s design, insiders hint at new health sensors and performance boosts. The Ultra 3, after being skipped last year, is hotly anticipated to include satellite messaging capabilities and a larger display wareable.com. Rounding out the lineup, the SE 3 should inherit advanced features at a mid-tier price wareable.com. All eyes are on Apple’s keynote next week for how these wearables will push the envelope.
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Review: Rugged Battery Beast Takes on Apple Watch Ultra & More

The Instinct 3 stays true to its outdoorsy DNA – it’s built tough for adventure. The case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer with a new stainless steel bezel ring integrated into the design for added strength tomsguide.com. This keeps the watch lightweight yet robust. In hand, it does feel a bit chunky and utilitarian – this isn’t a slim fashion smartwatch – but that’s intentional. Reviewers note that if you didn’t like the original Instinct’s look, this one won’t change your mind: “it’s chunky and plasticky… not a sleek metal communications tool, but a toy best played with outside” techradar.com. For most outdoor enthusiasts, the no-nonsense rugged styling is a perfect match to the watch’s mission.
26 August 2025
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Ultra Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 Edition)

When it comes to top-of-the-line adventure smartwatches in 2025, three names lead the pack: Apple Watch Ultra 2, Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED, and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. These “ultra” wearables promise rugged hardware, advanced health tracking, long battery life, and rich features for both athletes and tech enthusiasts. In this detailed comparison, we’ll break down how each watch stacks up in hardware quality, durability, display technology, software experience, fitness tracking, battery endurance, GPS/navigation capabilities, smart features, ecosystem integration, and pricing. We’ll also include insights from experts and early users, plus a look at upcoming models from Apple, Garmin, Samsung and other competitors, to see what the future holds in this fiercely competitive segment.
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

In the world of ultra-rugged watches, three names stand out in 2025: Apple’s feature-packed Watch Ultra, Garmin’s military-grade Tactix series, and Luminox’s classic Navy SEAL collection. Each promises durability, tactical utility, and performance in extreme conditions – but they approach the mission very differently. Apple delivers a cutting-edge smartwatch encased in luxury-grade toughness; Garmin offers a purpose-built tactical tool loaded with sensors and stamina; Luminox provides a battle-tested analog timepiece favored by special forces. This comprehensive comparison will break down design, durability, battery life, fitness tracking, navigation, smart features, apps, pricing, reviews, use cases, and even warranties – plus the latest news and rumors from each brand as of August 2025. Strap in as we pit the Apple Watch Ultra, Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED, and the Luminox Navy SEAL series against each other to see which comes out on top for your needs. Let’s dive into the details!
Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Outdoor multisport watches are evolving rapidly, and 2025 brings some exciting options for adventurers. In this comprehensive comparison, we pit three premium GPS adventure watches against each other: the brand-new Coros Nomad, Garmin’s flagship Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar, and Polar’s rugged Grit X Pro. We’ll dive into detailed technical specs, real-world performance, durability tests, expert reviews, and the latest updates for each device. We’ll also highlight recent firmware upgrades and upcoming contenders from Polar, Garmin, Coros, Suunto, and Apple. By the end, you’ll know how these watches stack up across trail runs, triathlons, hikes, and more – and which might suit your outdoor pursuits best. Let’s explore the strengths, weaknesses, and standout features of each watch in this adventure watch face-off.
23 August 2025
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

When it comes to rugged outdoor watches, Garmin’s Instinct 3 Solar, Amazfit’s T-Rex 3, and Suunto’s Core are standout contenders in 2025. Each targets adventure enthusiasts with tough builds and outdoor-ready features, but they approach the task very differently. The Instinct 3 Solar is Garmin’s latest GPS smartwatch that boasts solar charging and classic Garmin reliability; the T-Rex 3 is Amazfit’s feature-packed, budget-friendly challenger with a bright AMOLED display; and the Suunto Core is a legendary “ABC” tool watch that forgoes smart features for simplicity and endurance. Below, we dive deep into specs, real-world performance, expert reviews, and even peek at upcoming models from each brand. Let’s see which of these tough timepieces best fits your adventures!
23 August 2025
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