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Android Central
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Jay Bonggolto

Garmin drops another Connect+ exclusive in the May 2025 update

A Garmin Fenix 8 showing a course route with 0.5 miles remaining to the next turn, the watch held above a pair of trekking poles.

What you need to know

  • Garmin just dropped a big update packed with fresh features for hikers, athletes, and health buffs alike.
  • New features include smarter health tracking, tougher security, and handy outdoor tools like Garmin Trails for easy trail hunting.
  • Rucking finally gets its own mode—with a pack weight setting that makes your stats like VO2 max and calories burned way more accurate.
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