The Vivoactive 6 is the best and worst thing to happen to the Garmin Venu series

by dbadmin | Jun 14, 2025 | Features, Garmin, Garmin Venu, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been testing Garmin’s Vivoactive and Venu series for generations, and in the past, each line clearly catered to distinct user needs. The Vivoactive line was my go-to recommendation for budget-conscious athletes. The Venu stood as Garmin’s best option for a...

I tested Garmin’s newest Smart Wake feature, and I’m just as tired as ever

by dbadmin | May 25, 2025 | Features, fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, smartwatches, Wearables

I’ve been wearing Garmin’s Vivoactive 6 for nearly a month, and I love the device’s bright display, all-day health and fitness tracking, and improved recovery tools. However, one of its most intriguing new features hasn’t quite delivered. In theory, Smart Wake should...

Good news, bad news: Garmin smartwatches get several new features, but not all of them are free

by dbadmin | May 23, 2025 | Garmin, News, smartwatches

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Garmin is bringing several new features to select smartwatches. The company is also adding two new premium features. Some of the new features include passcodes, breathing variations, and pack weight. Garmin recently revealed in...

The $300 Garmin Vivoactive 6 is the fitness tracker I think most amateur athletes should buy

by dbadmin | May 20, 2025 | fitness trackers, Garmin, Garmin Vivoactive, Reviews, Wearables

After three weeks with Garmin’s newest Vivoactive 6, I’m fairly convinced it’s the fitness tracking watch most amateur athletes should buy. Not because it does everything, but because it does exactly what matters, without overcomplicating your wrist (or torching your...

Garmin users should start bracing for more subscription-only features

by dbadmin | May 7, 2025 | Android apps, Garmin, News, smartwatches

Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Garmin recently conducted an earnings call for the first quarter of 2025. In the earnings call, CEO Cliff Pemble explains why the company decided to launch Connect Plus. Pemble also mentions reserving features for the...

I tested the Garmin Venu 3 and OnePlus Watch 3, and the winner isn’t what I expected

by dbadmin | Apr 29, 2025 | Features, Garmin, Garmin Venu, OnePlus, OnePlus Watch, smartwatches, Wearables

Garmin has long been my go-to smartwatch for fitness tracking, especially the Garmin Venu 3, which offers stellar workout tracking and amazing battery life. But this year, the OnePlus Watch 3 caught my attention. With even better battery performance and an updated...