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Cheaper Garmin smartwatches receive new software update

Garmin released new software updates for its Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 smartwatches, replacing Software Version 9.17 with 9.19 to address a treadmill calibration issue. Garmin also added both models to its Beta Program, with Public Beta Version 18.19 offering minor bug fixes. Prices are $249 and $299, plus $50 for Wi-Fi.

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Published Aug 7, 2026, 2:12 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GRMNNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The newest concrete facts are the stable update moving from Software Version 9.17 to 9.19 (treadmill calibration fix) and the addition of both models to Garmin’s Beta Program with Public Beta Version 18.19.

02

Market read

This is primarily a device-software maintenance update with limited direct linkage to revenue or guidance.

03

What to watch

No details are given on how many users are affected by the treadmill calibration issue or whether beta enrollment will expand support workload.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: today, as Garmin rolls out stable and beta firmware updates

Background

Garmin’s Forerunner 70 and 170 are budget smartwatches with AMOLED displays and multi-week battery life claims; the article focuses on firmware updates and beta enrollment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GRMNNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Garmin issued a new software update and added Forerunner 70 and 170 to its Beta Program, including a treadmill calibration fix.

Expected impact

Low near-term impact; any effect is likely limited to sentiment around Garmin’s device support quality rather than revenue.

Evidence & confidence

The article describes firmware version changes (9.17 to 9.19) and beta distribution mechanics, with only 'various minor bug fixes' and no pricing, sales, or regulatory/competitive shock.

Market effects

Sector

Incremental reinforcement of Garmin’s smartwatch software support cadence, but no clear read-through to broader wearable demand.

Regional

none indicated

Global

none indicated

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The beta rollout could indicate unresolved issues in the current stable branch, which may raise support risk even if framed as minor bug fixes.

Key entities

  • company
    Garmin

    Subject of the article, issuing stable and beta software updates for Forerunner 70 and 170.

  • product
    Forerunner 70

    Garmin smartwatch receiving stable update and added to beta program.

  • product
    Forerunner 170

    Garmin smartwatch receiving stable update and added to beta program.

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