Garmin earns NMEA Manufacturer of the Year honors for a record 12th consecutive year. Oct 01, 2026, 11:44 ET OLATHE, Kan., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced it has been named Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA(R) for the 12th consecutive year, a distinction that underscores more than a decade of leadership in marine electronics innovation, product quality, service and support. Garmin also received six Product of Excellence awards as voted on by NMEA dealers, certified installers and industry professionals, recognizing standout products across multiple categories. "Winning this award once is an achievement. Earning it 12 years in a row speaks to the trust dealers, installers and boaters place in Garmin products and service. It's especially meaningful because it comes from the marine industry professionals who install, sell and support our products and see firsthand how they perform on the water. We're grateful to the NMEA membership for this recognition and remain committed to supporting the dealers, installers and boaters who rely on Garmin every day." -Dave Dunn, Garmin Senior Director of Marine & RV Sales Since first earning NMEA's top honor in 2015, Garmin has expanded its marine electronics portfolio with solutions spanning navigation, sonar, trolling motors, communication, safety, audio, lighting and connected boating technologies. This year's recognition reflects Garmin's ongoing commitment to developing products and services designed to help customers get more out of their time on the water. 2026 Garmin Product of Excellence Awards * MFD: GPSMAP(R) 9227 At 27 inches, this is the industry's largest integrated 4K resolution touchscreen chartplotter. Garmin has earned the MFD category win for 12 consecutive years. * Autopilot: Reactor(TM) 40 Hydraulic Autopilot with SmartPump v2 Recreational autopilot system with AHRS technology. This continues Garmin's 14-year winning streak in the autopilot category. * Marine Safety Device: Garmin OnBoard(TM) System Wireless MOB detection and engine cutoff system. Garmin earned the top honor in the marine safety device category for the second consecutive year. * Live Sonar: LiveScope(TM) Plus System See images clearly with improved resolution, reduced noise, clearer images and better target separation. * AIS: Cortex(R) M1 Hub Communication hub with smartAIS(R) transponder and remote vessel monitoring. This honor extends Garmin's AIS category streak to three years in a row. * Satellite Communication Antenna: inReach(R) Mini 3 SOS satellite communicator[1] with a color touchscreen display. This is Garmin's third straight win in the satellite communication antenna category. "These awards showcase the very best in marine electronics technology. Every year, our members and certified installers select products that they trust and rely on to deliver performance, safety, and innovation on the water." -Mark Reedenauer, NMEA President and Executive Director Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most innovative, highest quality, and easiest to use marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminmarine on social media, or follow our blog. | [1] Active satellite subscription required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is your responsibility to know and follow applicable laws in jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. | About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, GPSMAP, Cortex, SmartAIS and inReach are registered trademarks, and Reactor, OnBoard and LiveScope are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2025, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.

Garmin's new running plans and fitness features: what changed in September 2026. * BY Dinesh * September 30, 2026 * 0 Comments * 10 Views Quick answer. Garmin's September 22, 2026 software announcement adds quick running workout suggestions and new Garmin Run Coach plans with run/walk and lower-volume options. Garmin says the plans adjust daily using health and recovery metrics. These are software updates for select compatible devices, not a new watch launch. The running changes. Quick workouts let a runner enter a desired time and intensity to get a tailored suggestion. The expanded Run Coach plans can target an event, a milestone or general fitness. Run/walk sessions and lower-volume plans may make the feature more practical for beginners or runners returning after a break. Daily adaptation is a manufacturer feature description. Garmin has not shown in this announcement that the new plans outperform a coach or another plan in an independent trial. Follow the plan as a tool, and adjust for pain, illness or schedule. Other September features. Garmin also announced hands-free "Okay, Garmin" voice commands on compatible watches, an Indoor XC Ski activity profile and Edge Enduro ride profile improvements. Venu 4 gained fall detection, which requires a paired smartphone for assistance messaging. Availability varies by model. The named device families include fēnix 8, Forerunner 570 and 970, Venu 4, vívoactive 6 and compatible Edge computers. The announcement points to a detailed device matrix; check your exact model and installed software before expecting a specific feature. How to use a plan sensibly. Pick a target you can sustain, then review the first two weeks of scheduled volume. If a run/walk plan asks for more than you can comfortably complete, use its lower-volume option or reduce the target. Treat recovery metrics as context, not a guarantee that today's assigned pace is safe or optimal. If you are choosing between devices, separate training software from sensor accuracy. The readiness and accuracy guides in this cluster explain why those are different questions. Who the new plan options may help. Run/walk workouts can give a new runner a manageable way to build time on feet. Lower-volume options can suit someone with limited training days or someone returning after a break. Quick workouts may help when you have a fixed 20- or 30-minute window and want a session matched to a chosen intensity. These are use cases inferred from the announced features, not evidence that the software improves race times. A plan can adapt daily only to what the device knows. If you did a hard gym session without recording it, or if the watch misread sleep, the recommendation may miss useful context. Add your own check: are you sore, ill or unusually tired, and does the assigned session still fit your week? Check compatibility before expecting a feature. The press release names several watch families but does not say every feature reaches every model. It directs readers to a device-by-device software list. Check your exact watch, region and current software in Garmin Connect or Garmin Express. A feature may roll out gradually or have requirements beyond the watch itself. The Venu 4 fall-detection change is a separate safety feature from the running plans. Garmin says assistance messages require a paired smartphone. It should not be described as a guaranteed emergency-response service. Likewise, the Edge Enduro ride-profile update applies to compatible cycling computers, not automatically to the watches named in the announcement. Set up a first month that you can judge. Pick a realistic goal and record your normal weekly running time before starting. For the first two weeks, judge the plan by consistency and how hard easy sessions feel, not by a single readiness score. If the plan steadily increases work beyond what you can recover from, choose a lower-volume path or adjust the goal. If you miss a day, resist cramming every missed workout into the next one. The September update is useful because it offers more ways to fit running into real schedules. Whether it is the right plan for you depends on the progression, your history and the feedback you give it. A coach or clinician may be needed for recurring pain, rehabilitation or a more individualized competitive plan. What changed compared with an ordinary static plan. A printed schedule might assign the same Tuesday workout regardless of what happened on Monday. Garmin says its new Run Coach plans can adapt daily using health and recovery data, while quick workouts begin with the time and intensity you choose. That flexibility is the meaningful September change. It is still your job to decide whether the suggestion fits the larger goal and your actual circumstances. A beginner could choose a lower-volume run/walk option, complete the first week, then look at how easily they recovered between sessions. An experienced runner with a race date could use the adaptive plan as a starting point and compare its volume with their established training history. Neither runner should assume that a daily algorithm knows about unrecorded gym work, a new ache or an unusually stressful week at work. Related fitness falcon reading. Sources and evidence. Disclaimer All content on this website is for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice in any field, including but not limited to health, fitness, nutrition, wellness, finance, legal, technology, or lifestyle. While The Fitness Falcon strive for accuracy, The Fitness Falcon make no guarantees about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information. Any action you take based on this content is at your own risk. 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Garmin Enduro 3 gets major update: "OK Garmin" Voice command and Spotify fixes arrive. Garmin has officially begun the global rollout of a significant new software update for its flagship outdoor smartwatch, the Enduro 3. Following a staggered release schedule that saw the Fenix 8 series get the nod last month, the company is now pushing System Software 23.39 to Enduro 3 users worldwide. For those who have been waiting for feature parity with the latest Fenix models, this update brings some highly requested functionality. The rollout comes roughly two weeks after the previous version (23.31) and introduces a total of 22 changes to the system, though four specific updates stand out as brand new for this release. Hands-Free control and audio stability. The headline feature of Software 23.39 is the enablement of voice command functionality. Users can now wake the watch using the "OK Garmin" wake word, allowing for a more seamless hands-free experience. This feature brings the Enduro 3 in line with Garmin's recent push toward smart assistant integration in its high-end wearables. Beyond voice commands, Garmin has addressed several bugs that were plaguing users during workouts and media playback. Specifically, the update targets stability issues related to Bluetooth audio and high-intensity training. According to the official changelog, the key fixes include: * Voice Commands: Enables the "OK Garmin" wake word feature. * Spotify Playback: Resolves a potential issue where music playback would stop after skipping songs via paired Bluetooth headphones. * Spotify Stability: Fixes a critical bug that could cause the watch to shut down when switching playlists. * HIIT Activity: Fixes a potential shutdown issue when using the High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) profile. How to update your Enduro 3. While Garmin has stated on their forums that the update is being offered to all Enduro 3 owners, these rollouts often happen in waves. If you haven't received a notification on your device yet, you can trigger the update manually. To do this, navigate through the main menu on your watch to Settings, select System, and tap Software Update. From there, simply select Check for Updates. It is also recommended to ensure your watch is synced with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone to facilitate the download. For those looking to upgrade their hardware or check current pricing, the Enduro 3 remains a top-tier choice for endurance athletes. What's next for Garmin? The Enduro 3 remains Garmin's most recent release in the Enduro lineup, but the rumor mill is already churning. Tech insiders suggest that the Enduro 4 could be announced in the near future, alongside the anticipated Tactix 9. For now, however, the 23.39 update ensures the current generation remains a powerful contender in the smartwatch market. You can view the full technical discussion and changelog on the Garmin Forums.