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Garmin has faced criticism from loyal users over bugs that have taken months to resolve. But it's not just a Garmin problem. Most fitness brands have started focusing on updating their watches with new features as much as possible, and it's leading to problems.

Changing a Garmin watch face isn't as easy as it is on most Android watches. We'll show you the steps you'll need, including downloading a second Garmin app for customized faces and data fields.

A March Garmin update introduced some heart rate tracking issues. This April beta update provides a workaround, but only if you're using a chest strap. Still, some of the other new tools are quite handy!

If you're looking for a serious running watch, start your search with the Garmin Forerunner 165. You may end up upgrading to a costlier model if you need a specific tool, but otherwise, it has nearly everything that a serious runner could want.

The Garmin Forerunner 965 is the best running watch out there, but it also has tools that most people (myself included) probably don't need. The Forerunner 165 would suit people a lot better — if Garmin didn't strategically cripple it.

Most high-quality fitness watches cost well above $300. I compared the $249 Garmin Forerunner 165, $229 COROS PACE 3, and $159 Fitbit Charge 6 to see how they compare for steps, heart rate, GPS accuracy, and other metrics. Here's what I learned!

Although the update is supposed to offer "improved optical heart rate performance in cold weather," plenty of forum posts suggests the heart rate data has gotten LESS accurate, regardless of the weather.

Garmin has responded to over 10,000 SOS reports via its InReach satellites. While the majority were for hikers or campers, the emergency services line responded to many other accidents across over 100 countries in 2023.