Garmin brings the ECG app to more smartwatches
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Garmin’s smartwatches are pretty popular in the United States and Europe, so the multinational company is trying to keep them updated. One of the features that most of Garmin’s smartwatches have been lacking in comparison with the competition is ECG support.
The ability to measure atrial fibrillation was only available on Garmin Venu 2 Plus, but that’s about to change. The company has just confirmed that the ECG app is coming to more Garmin smartwatches, so if you own any mode from the list below, look for an update that will bring this new feature.
In a post on Twitter, Garmin revealed that the ECG app is now available for epix Pro, Venu 3, and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches. Yes, there are a bunch of other Garmin smartwatches that have yet to get the app, but the company told Android Central that “it intends to continue to expand its portfolio of products supporting the ECG app and launch it in new regions in-line with necessary regulatory approval.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which Garmin smartwatch models have recently received the ECG app feature?
Which Garmin smartwatch models have recently received the ECG app feature?
The ECG app is now available for the epix Pro, Venu 3, and Fenix 7 Pro smartwatches. Previously, this capability was exclusive to the Garmin Venu 2 Plus model, which was the first to offer atrial fibrillation measurement.
Q.Does Garmin plan to make the ECG app available on more of its smartwatches in the future?
Does Garmin plan to make the ECG app available on more of its smartwatches in the future?
Yes, Garmin intends to expand its portfolio of products supporting the ECG app. The company also plans to launch the feature in new regions, pending the necessary regulatory approvals for each location.
Q.Where was the ECG app for Garmin smartwatches previously available before this recent expansion?
Where was the ECG app for Garmin smartwatches previously available before this recent expansion?
Prior to this update, the ability to measure atrial fibrillation using an ECG app on a Garmin device was only available on the Garmin Venu 2 Plus. This model was the sole Garmin smartwatch offering this functionality.
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