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Garmin Forerunner 955 new beta update with bug fixes and added features rolled out

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 22:15:18 +0000

Garmin has started rolling out a new beta update for the Forerunner 955 smartwatch. The update comes with bug fixes and new features for the smartwatch. The update comes as Beta version 15.09 means that the 955 will now support sleep schedules and wrist-based running dynamics. It is noted that the new beta update is the same as what was earlier rolled out for the Forerunner 255 series although with a shorter changelog.

The Garmin 955 beta update is currently being distributed on a pre-rollout release. Garmin says this allows the installation of alpha and beta builds via OTA updates. The updates will subsequently be scaled up via Garmin Connect Mobile (GCM), also applicable to several other models.

Users can submit bug reports to the Public Beta Bug Reports section covering both alpha and beta builds. The update, apart from fixing several outstanding bugs, adds several new features to the Forerunner 955.

The new update provides workout suggestions for upcoming bike events and calculates calories from wrist-based heart rates while swimming. It also tracks short-term and long-term load ratios and shows altitude acclimation percentages. The new beta update also provides the option of disabling auto-discovery for sensors.

Some of the bug fixes covered by the beta update for the Forerunner 955 include phone connection errors, auto pause, AutoShot data failing to be detected correctly during golfing, and several others.

The new update for the Garmin 955 provides overall balance and performance enhancements. We expect to see significant improvements across the aspects of the smartwatch that were problematic previously.

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Garmin revamps its mid-range Running Watch series with the new Forerunner 255 and 955

Anurag — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:14:12 +0000

Garmin forerunner 200-series has been barren since 2019 but that changes now. The company has launched two new watches to refresh the series, dubbed Forerunner 255 and 955. Both watches carry multi-band GPS and new racing features such as a race widget. The Forerunner 955 also comes with a touchscreen and solar charging.

The Forerunner 255 is the more affordable one among the two. It comes with a lightweight design and has almost the same build as its predecessor Forerunner 245. The watch is available in 4 variants: the standard Forerunner 255, 255S (Smaller version), Forerunner 255 Music, and Forerunner 255S Music.

Garmin Forerunner 255

The standard 255 measures 46mm and weighs 49 grams, while the smaller 255S will measure 41mm and weigh 32 grams. The dimensions and weight are the same for the Music variants. The watches are water-resistant to up to 5ATM, and have a battery life of 14 days, with up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

The watch comes with some interesting feature upgrades. For instance, the full triathlon support as well as more accurate multi-band GPS. The watch now also has a Race widget which includes race prep information such as the performance predictions, race-day weather, and a countdown clock. Furthermore, the watch has a “morning report” function which displays a brief summary of the day’s weather, a daily workout recommendation, and a sleep report from the previous night.

If we talk about the pricing, the series starts at $350 for the smaller Forerunner 255S as well as the standard 255. However, if you want to buy the music variants, you’ll need to spend $50 more for a total of $400.

Garmin also added a more premium watch in the series: The Forerunner 955. The watch sports a 47mm always-on, full-color touchscreen display and weighs around 52 g. The 955 series also have a solar variant which, as the name suggests, can be charged through sunlight.

Garmin Forerunner 955 series

It is the company’s first solar-powered watch dedicated to running. The solar variant can last up to 20 days in smartwatch mode and 49 hours inactive GPS. The Forerunner 955 has all the software improvements that come with the 255’. Moreover, it has music and Garmin Pay built-in.

The 955 Solar variant comes at a price of $600, while the standard Forerunner 955 is available at a price of $500.

Garmin Forerunner 255 & Forerunner 955 spotted at FCC ahead of likely June launch

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 18 May 2022 21:00:50 +0000

A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) document indicates that the Garmin Forerunner 255 and 955 series has scaled its certification process. The FCC certification for the pair of Garmin smartwatches points to an imminent release.

Speculations are rife that the Garmin 255 and Garmin 955 series could include Special Music variants when they are launched next month. The FCC certification is an integral component in the trajectory of the release of such products in the United States. The model numbers of the upcoming smartwatches are IPH-04244, IPH-A4308, and IPH-04308. There are a few details that could be culled from the FCC document about the three smartwatches. However, it could indicate that the three models will be launched in the US. A similar model is listing for the three Garmin models from the Singapore Telecom Licensing System.

Previous leaks have connected the Forerunner 955 series with the model number A04244. The Forerunner 955 supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Although Garmin has not provided any official confirmation for the impending releases, the details may come soon. Garmin will also reportedly release the Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 255s Music models, with music functions like playback.

The finer details of the raft of possible Garmin smartwatches are still lacking. We are still in the realm of speculations for most of the details about the devices. The pricing information for the Garmin Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 255 are yet to be clarified.

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