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Garmin's Connect+ Launch Sparks Frustration Among Users
9/23/2025
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Story summary
- Garmin launched Connect+ for the Connect app, triggering frustration among Fenix 8 and Forerunner 970 buyers.
- Free trial lasts one month; pricing is $7 monthly or $70 yearly.
- Seven core features include Active Intelligence, delivering personalized training insights; it improved over five months and remains in beta.
- Live Activities lets users view real-time metrics on their phone during workouts.
