Garmin releases beta 13.18 for Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E with new features and bug fixes

By: Nastya Bobkova | 18.01.2025, 01:50
Garmin Fenix 8 receives an update: Beta 13.18 improves GPS and keyboard Garmin Fenix 8 update: new GPS tools and keyboard improvements in beta 13.18. Source: Pocket-lint

Garmin has announced the release of beta version 13.18 for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches.

Here's What We Know

This is a significant update that brings more than twenty changes, including new features and bug fixes. In particular, new tools for working with the keyboard and GPS have been added.

In the new version, users will be able to take advantage of the pop-up window feature for characters when using the built-in QWERTY keyboard.

There is also a new Proximity Alert option for GPS activities. The Workout Structure card has been updated to support font scaling and Segments have been added to the workout menu. This allows users to create and select specific parts of their training routes or activities to monitor their results in more detail, compare their achievements in certain areas with previous results or with other users.

Description of the beta features for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches: Garmin
Description of the new features in the beta version for the Fenix 8, Fenix 8 Solar, Enduro 3 and Fenix E smartwatches: Garmin

In addition, the map pan/zoom bar can now be made more transparent.

Garmin has also improved the Recent Sleep Scores page and improved the storage of files in RAM. The update fixes several bugs, including accidentally cancelling alarms, not being able to delete Custom Activity profiles, and issues with map data entry.

Garmin notes that the update will be gradually available to users. It's not yet known when the stable version of the 13.18 update will be available to all Fenix 8 owners and compatible watches.

Source: Garmin