Garmin to introduce paid-for, 3rd party apps in 2024 to the ConnectIQ Store (CIQ)? Source: via @JW Plans are already in advanced state at Garmin, in a new move to affect users of its Connect ecosystem, probably to the ConnectIQ…
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Could this also be used by garmin to open up features on their watches? For example, ship a standard bit of hardware, but open up maps (for example) for a one time fee, or a time limited reduced one time fee? People who don’t use maps therefore don’t pay, or just pay £5 for a specific event where they may need the map.
i think it’s specifically to what is delivered with ConnectIQ. so it could have been something like Garmin Running Power (taking an historic example of a Garmin app)
Garmin sports profiles are app tho (just look in Garmin Express to see)