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Garmin HRM-600 Replacement Tested: Accuracy Issues Fixed?
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Garmin HRM-600 Replacement Tested: Accuracy Issues Fixed?

The Garmin HRM-600 has been flagging accuracy problems for some users, specifically systematic heart

Apr 18, 2026

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Garmin Quatix 8 Pro 47mm: Marine Watch Reviewed for Endurance Athletes
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Garmin Quatix 8 Pro 47mm: Marine Watch Reviewed for Endurance Athletes

The Garmin Quatix 8 Pro 47mm is built for sailors first, but it runs on the same Garmin platform pow

Apr 18, 2026

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Best Cycling Watch 2026: Apple Watch vs Garmin Compared
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Best Cycling Watch 2026: Apple Watch vs Garmin Compared

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the top pick for casual cyclists who want a do-everything wrist device, b

Apr 18, 2026

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Garmin Connect Collects 12 Data Types, No Ad Tracking Found
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Garmin Connect Collects 12 Data Types, No Ad Tracking Found

A privacy analysis of 14 fitness apps puts Garmin Connect in the middle of the pack, collecting 12 d

Apr 18, 2026

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Top 100 Garmin Connect IQ Apps Ranked by Downloads in 2025
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Top 100 Garmin Connect IQ Apps Ranked by Downloads in 2025

The most popular Garmin Connect IQ apps in 2025 are not what most athletes expect. Based on recent d

Apr 18, 2026

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Strava Heatmaps Explained: Global, Personal, and Weekly Route Planning
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Strava Heatmaps Explained: Global, Personal, and Weekly Route Planning

Strava Heatmaps visualize aggregated GPS data from millions of athletes worldwide, turning popular r

Apr 18, 2026

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Best Garmin Watch in 2026: 15 Models Compared by Athlete Type
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Best Garmin Watch in 2026: 15 Models Compared by Athlete Type

Garmin's 2026 lineup spans 15 models, from the 39mm Lily 2 Active aimed at casual fitness users to t

Apr 18, 2026

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Polar OS 5.0 Tested: Dark Maps, RPE, and New Widgets
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Polar OS 5.0 Tested: Dark Maps, RPE, and New Widgets

Polar OS 5.0 is now rolling out across four watches: the Vantage V3, Grit X2, Vantage M3, and Ignite

Apr 18, 2026

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Garmin, Apple, Samsung Face Patent Lawsuit Over Fall Detection
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Garmin, Apple, Samsung Face Patent Lawsuit Over Fall Detection

The US International Trade Commission has opened a formal investigation into Garmin, Apple, and Sams

Apr 18, 2026

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: 88/100 After 100+ Hours of Sports Testing
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Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: 88/100 After 100+ Hours of Sports Testing

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 scores 88/100 after more than 100 hours of sports testing. Strong smartwatch

Apr 18, 2026

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Deceleration Capacity: The Heart Health Metric Coming to Smartwatches in 2026
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Deceleration Capacity: The Heart Health Metric Coming to Smartwatches in 2026

Honor has quietly introduced a feature called anti-sudden cardiac arrest screening built around dece

Apr 18, 2026

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Coros Customer Survey Hints at Pricing and App Strategy Shifts
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Coros Customer Survey Hints at Pricing and App Strategy Shifts

Coros sent a detailed questionnaire to its customer base, and the questions themselves tell a story.

Apr 18, 2026

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