Garmin Fenix 7 / Epix 2 – new software features for Q3.2024
Garmin is now on a quarterly cycle when adding new features to our watches. The latest beta releases have just been released for Quarter 3. I expect a few more things to be added that are not documented here, we will see more goodies on Fenix 8, Fenix E and perhaps other watches released in the next few months. Watch this space for early news on those!
More: Fenix 8, Fenix E are real and coming soon
That was to brace you for the fact that the Q3 feature list is a little on the empty side. Here it is…
- Added “Dark Mode” to map colour.
- Added “Popularity” toggle to map settings.
- Added Garmin Share app.
- Improved race time predictions.
- Numerous bug fixes
Q: What is Garmin share?
A: This is a Garmin-only Bluetooth feature recently launched for Edge 1050. It allows route sharing and group creation at the start of workouts
An interesting ‘discovery’ I recently made for Garmin PAY was to use Curve which made my regular bank account compatible, Garmin PAY otherwise being incompatible with most people’s banks.
Last Updated on 27 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. run faster. I use them.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cables tidy. Essential for race day. I use one.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters. I use one.
- Body Glide – The Blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
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Gibt’s schon was über die garmin 975 oder wann sie kommen könnte?
I dont expect that until 2025.
Maybe a SMALLER high end tri model this year eg 765/755
And many regression with it, this is awful how Garmin push Beta version with regression.
We are not Alpha tester, even past beta phase reported bugs taht were not fixed before 17.xx Live release are always present ………. !
Comparing to Coros and Suunto, i exchange with my mates and they do not encounter huge bugs and regression.
— for example
Garmin change something in map rendering and many maps encounter some sort of regression
https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/public-beta-reports/i/public-beta-18-xx/problem-with-third-party-map-the-borders-are-too-big
Garmin TopoActive –> seems ok
Garmin Topo “Country” v5 –> encounter this issue
Third-party OSM maps –> encounter this issue
I suspect you are an alpha tester 😉
It would be interesting to know exactly what testing is done inside of Garmin over and above the code-level testing that the devs undertake.
i think you may find improvements/new features relating to these:
https://the5krunner.com/2024/06/24/garmin-running-power-accuracy-improved/
https://the5krunner.com/2024/06/24/garmin-to-add-advanced-swim-features/
https://the5krunner.com/2024/06/24/garmin-to-add-more-cycling-plans-with-some-big-changes/
And Yes Garmin did not include all change in the announcement, we found these
Improved Daily Suggested Workout (DSW), adding Training Days option.
Fixed Power Profile (PP) ignored during activity.