Official: new Garmin features for August-September 2025

Garmin has a quarterly cycle to release new features and has now announced the Q3 features for its watches and bike computers. These are all known features as they have completed a ‘beta’ schedule over the last few weeks. Also covered at the end of this article are new features that have been unofficially leaked for Q4.

The new update targets Garmin’s new tools for runners and triathletes with its smartwatches. Firstly, the new Garmin Triathlon Coach feature builds on previous single-sport capabilities and provides free, adaptive training plans that adjust daily based on performance, recovery, and health metrics. These are available on the Garmin Connect app and executed on the watch.

Runners can also benefit from a running tolerance metric, which advises on weekly mileage limits to prevent overtraining, and a running economy tool that measures energy efficiency using data such as stride length and step speed loss. The running economy and a new step speed loss feature, which aids in refining running form, require the separately sold HRM 600 monitor. Additionally, track-specific daily workout suggestions offer pace-based targets for various training intensities, while an evening report delivers sleep, workout, weather, and event reminders.

For cyclists, the Edge 1050 cycling computer receives upgrades focused on trail navigation and performance analysis. Forksight improvements are the standout here, and this mode provides detailed data on upcoming trail forks, including distance, elevation profiles, and return-to-start metrics. My favourite innovation is “Timing Gates” that allows riders to track split times during rides or races. Tracking those gate-to-date times is made more accurate by introducing a 5 Hz GPS recording feature that leverages market-leading dual frequency GNSS chipsets and enhances the precise capture of distances. These detailed features are presented in the new downhill and enduro ride sport profiles, which further benefit from accurate tracking of fast descents and isolate shuttle or lift returns from ride statistics.

Source: Garmin

Thoughts and Other Points

This is a strong set of features. Some are technically novel. Some fill obvious gaps. All are welcome.

A clear pattern is emerging whereby new features are only available to recent watches for the ‘right’ price tier. If you buy a new watch one year after it was initially launched, hoping to get a bug-free model, then you may only have a year and a bit of new features to look forward to. That’s pretty poor for an expensive, market-leading watch.

The update is part of Garmin’s new, regular release cycle, and follows public beta testing in recent weeks. The company has not confirmed Q4 features yet, but leaks to this site and elsewhere already strongly suggest more sports tech excitement is coming soon. Check out the following stories:

Garmin Fenix SATELLITE Technology is feasible – proven today by Google

New Garmin Features: Cycling Ability, Course Demands, Power Guide, Nutrition and Hydration Guidance

Garmin to add store cards, passes and ID into its ecosystem?

Massive Leak Reveals Garmin’s LTE and Satellite Plan, Likely with New Devices

Garmin Connect Plus is a success – Garmin doubles down on its commitment, hints at LTE

Garmin Fenix 8 Pro – Buyer’s Guide Plus the microLED option

Garmin Acquires MyLaps – what this means for our watches and bike computers

Garmin Venu 4 – first leak

 

 

Last Updated on 29 January 2026 by the5krunner