Garmin has released beta update 21.18 for its Forerunner 255 and 955 smartwatches, introducing new features and addressing software bugs. The most notable addition is the Strength Coach tool, which offers personalized training plans for muscle building and fitness improvements. Alongside this, the update resolves issues with sleep mode, weather forecasts, and triathlon activity tracking. This beta release is a “release candidate,” indicating it will likely roll out to all users soon if no significant problems arise.
Strength Coach expands on the Garmin Coach functionality, now renamed Running Coach. This new tool is designed to help users achieve fitness goals through customized plans, reinforcing Garmin’s focus on user-centric fitness solutions. The addition reflects Garmin’s efforts to enhance its smartwatches with more versatile and goal-oriented features.
Bug fixes in version 21.18 address practical concerns. These include a glitch that caused sleep mode to resume incorrectly, improvements to weather glance accuracy, and fixes to triathlon activity tracking. These updates aim to improve the reliability and performance of the Forerunner 255 and 955, ensuring a better overall user experience.
To install the beta update, users can navigate to the settings menu and check for updates. Currently, at least half of the Forerunner 255 and 955 users can access the beta, with more expected to follow. Garmin also invites users to join its beta program through Garmin Connect, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to engaging with its community for feedback and continuous improvement.
