{"id":856572,"date":"2026-06-10T03:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/856572\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T03:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:26:17","slug":"garmin-releases-major-new-update-to-mid-range-smartwatches-with-activity-and-workout-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/856572\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin releases major new update to mid-range smartwatches with activity and workout improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc5\/forerunner-165-ertc-2805-stable-release-kv.jpg\" title=\"The Forerunner 965 is one of four Forerunner-branded smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 28.05.\" data-caption=\"The Forerunner 965 is one of four Forerunner-branded smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 28.05.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/_processed_\/f\/4\/csm_forerunner-165-ertc-2805-stable-release-kv_e734a899e5.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" alt=\"The Forerunner 965 is one of four Forerunner-branded smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 28.05.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u24d8 Garmin<\/p>\n<p><\/a>The Forerunner 965 is one of four Forerunner-branded smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 28.05.<\/p>\n<p>Garmin has released a new stable update to multiple mid-range smartwatches. Packed with many changes, the new update is said to improve activity and workout modes in several areas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Garmin has finalised a new stable update for five of its older mid-range smartwatches. To recap, almost four months have passed since the company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Garmin-smartwatches-receive-improved-touchscreen-experience-in-new-stable-update-release.1206610.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">issued Software Version 27.09<\/a> to the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Garmin-Forerunner%C2%AE-Smartwatch-Colorful-Training\/dp\/B0BS1XZY7T?tag=nbcnewsnet-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" class=\"external-link-new-window\">(curr. $599 on Amazon)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">In the intervening period, Garmin delivered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/New-Garmin-smartwatch-beta-update-brings-improved-audio-prompts.1299777.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">solitary v28.xx beta update<\/a> called Beta Version 28.03. Nonetheless, it has now pushed ahead with the release of Software Version 28.05 globally. According to Garmin, Software Version 28.05 comes with up to 10 changes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">However, this is only true for the Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965. By contrast, the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265 benefit from 8 changes, with the Forerunner 165 dropping further to 7 changes from Software Version 27.09. However, all are said to have received activity and workout improvements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Currently, Garmin reports that Software Version 28.05 should have reached around 20% of eligible smartwatches. This percentage should change in the coming days, though. The changelogs for Software Version 28.05 are as follows:<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><b>All Forerunner x55 and x65 smartwatches:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix an issue that could cause some activities to fail upload to Garmin Connect.<\/li>\n<li>Fix an issue that could cause some race events to be missing or duplicated after sending to device.<\/li>\n<li>Fix an issue that could cause the Garmin Run Coach plan&#8217;s week number shown on the device to be different than what is shown on Garmin Connect Mobile.<\/li>\n<li>Fix an issue with previewing workouts with only one step.<\/li>\n<li>Fix the display settings not applying when changed from Garmin Connect Mobile.<\/li>\n<li>Specify completion time in audio prompts for distance intervals.<\/li>\n<li>Various bug fixes and improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><b>Forerunner 955 &amp; Forerunner 965 specific<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix an issue that could cause a crash when saving an activity after course navigation.<\/li>\n<li>Fix an issue with China OSM maps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"bodytext\"><b>Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 &amp; Forerunner 965 specific<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fix pairing to Schwinn devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=278\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/_processed_\/7\/3\/csm_alex_alderson_photo_98f8faaa46.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"Alex Alderson\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=278\" class=\"j_name\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alex Alderson<\/a> &#8211; Senior Tech Writer  &#8211; 15002 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2018<\/p>\n<p>Prior to writing and translating for Notebookcheck, I worked for various companies including Apple and Neowin. I have a BA in International History and Politics from the University of Leeds, which I have since converted to a Law Degree. Happy to chat on Twitter or Notebookchat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\u24d8 Garmin The Forerunner 965 is one of four Forerunner-branded smartwatches eligible to receive Software Version 28.05. 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