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Norbert<p>Ist jemand von euch von <a href="https://graz.social/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> auf <a href="https://graz.social/tags/Suunto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Suunto</span></a> gewechselt, oder umgekehrt?</p><p>Mich interessieren Vor- bzw. Nachteile von Suunto fernab von irgendwelchen Promo-Videos etc. Vielleicht kann/mag jemand berichten. Ich hab aktuell Garmin und überlege zu wechseln.</p><p><a href="https://graz.social/tags/Sport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sport</span></a> <a href="https://graz.social/tags/GPSuhr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GPSuhr</span></a> <a href="https://graz.social/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> <a href="https://graz.social/tags/Suunto" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Suunto</span></a> <a href="https://graz.social/tags/Fedihelp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fedihelp</span></a></p>
Michael Labowicz<p>As a heavy <a href="https://bigshoulders.city/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> user, I'm keeping an eye on the whole <a href="https://bigshoulders.city/tags/connectplus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>connectplus</span></a> affair. If it stays as a relatively useless AI layer or a place to put new features, I'm not concerned, but if they start putting existing features behind the paywall I'll have to reconsider my loyalty</p><p><a href="https://www.t3.com/active/fitness-trackers/garmin-the-last-bastion-of-no-subscriptions-has-fallen" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">t3.com/active/fitness-trackers</span><span class="invisible">/garmin-the-last-bastion-of-no-subscriptions-has-fallen</span></a></p>
Doomstrike<p>Beautiful morning here for it. Sun shining. Legs felt a little better on this one. Happy with progress though. Day of rest, food and little more ahead. <br><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>running</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/runnersofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>runnersofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/MarathonTraining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MarathonTraining</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/firstmarathontraining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>firstmarathontraining</span></a> <br><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/beatyesterday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>beatyesterday</span></a></p>
Frankie ✅<p>Furious Garmin users revolt over new subscription service – "We need to take a firm stand" </p><p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/furious-garmin-users-revolt-over-new-subscription-service-we-need-to-take-a-firm-stand" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">techradar.com/health-fitness/s</span><span class="invisible">martwatches/furious-garmin-users-revolt-over-new-subscription-service-we-need-to-take-a-firm-stand</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>technology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/security" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>security</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/subscription" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>subscription</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a></p>
Arnel Šarić Sharan :verified:<p>Garmin announced Connect+, paid tier of their app.</p><p>Please, no.</p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/enshittification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>enshittification</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/garminconnectplus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garminconnectplus</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/Running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Running</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a></p>
Raederle<p>Ooo, Garmin added a couple of new backgrounds while I’ve been resting and recuperating. I can obfuscate my location but still show a basic map. 💜 </p><p>I’m not optimistic about subscriptions I’ve been reading about. I hope they don’t paywall new features and limit it to badges. I feel like we pay enough for the hardware that the software should be “packaged” with the hardware. It’s not like you can use Connect with other devices. <br><a href="https://masto.nu/tags/RaederleRuns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RaederleRuns</span></a> <a href="https://masto.nu/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a></p>
Raederle<p>When I asked the doctor when I would be able to resume running and was told I would run this weekend, the tech looked incredulous that I would run in the rain.🌧️ </p><p>My heart rate was crazy high so a lot of walk/run intervals to bring it down to acceptable to me levels (165 bpm avg). </p><p>I opted for a river run after dropping kiddo off at Robotics meet. I crossed paths with several other runners, two angry geese, and one indifferent🪿</p><p><a href="https://masto.nu/tags/Running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Running</span></a> <a href="https://masto.nu/tags/RailsToTrails" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RailsToTrails</span></a> <a href="https://masto.nu/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> <a href="https://masto.nu/tags/MichiganRunning" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>MichiganRunning</span></a> <a href="https://masto.nu/tags/RaederleRuns" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>RaederleRuns</span></a></p>
brad m<p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/cycling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cycling</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>running</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/fitness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fitness</span></a><br>“It looks like <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> has had enough of simply acting as a conduit and wants to be viewed as a standalone <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/app" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>app</span></a> by more users” </p><p><a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> releases new paid-for version of Connect to rival <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Strava" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Strava</span></a>, but promises free version 'is not going away' <a href="https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/garmin-releases-new-paid-for-version-of-connect-to-rival-strava-but-promises-free-version-is-not-going-away" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">cyclingweekly.com/news/garmin-</span><span class="invisible">releases-new-paid-for-version-of-connect-to-rival-strava-but-promises-free-version-is-not-going-away</span></a></p>
waldstepper<p>Ich habe nun alle meine Challenges für März 2025 in meinem <a href="https://connect.garmin.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Garmin Connect</a> erledigt. 😅</p><p>Heute habe ich die Challenge <b>Aktiv im März</b> abgeschlossen. 😀<br><i>2 Punkte* Nimm an dieser Challenge teil und zeichne im März 20 Aktivitäten mit einer Länge von jeweils mindestens 20 Minuten auf.</i></p><p>🧘‍♂️ <a href="https://friendica.waldstepperbu.de/search?tag=Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> 🚣 <a href="https://friendica.waldstepperbu.de/search?tag=Challenge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Challenge</span></a> 🚴 <a href="https://friendica.waldstepperbu.de/search?tag=Sport" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sport</span></a> 🏃 <a href="https://friendica.waldstepperbu.de/search?tag=Fitness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Fitness</span></a> 🏋️</p>
Anders Lund<p>I have been quite happy with /e/os on my <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/fairphone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fairphone</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/FP3" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FP3</span></a> the last few years - but it is beginning to deteriorate lately, with more and more apps not being able to run. <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/mobilepay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mobilepay</span></a> for one, but now also <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/navionics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>navionics</span></a> <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/boating" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>boating</span></a> - since last update it will not show my location, it keeps asking for permission - which it already have. I can downgrade for now, but it is not really a viable solution I believe. So what to do? I really dislike the idea of having to install <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/google" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>google</span></a> play services :(</p><p>I believe we really need an alternative <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/mobile" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>mobile</span></a> os. A truely google free android would be fine with me for now, while a more navtive <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/linux" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>linux</span></a> becomes feasible and commercial/public app providers realizes that there is a need for <a href="https://expressional.social/tags/flatpak" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>flatpak</span></a> releases.</p>
Manfred :verified_breze:<p>Upsi <a href="https://sueden.social/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> setzt nun auch auf ein Abo-Modell für Ihr Connect <a href="https://www.digitec.ch/de/page/garmin-setzt-nun-auch-auf-ein-abo-modell-37371" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">digitec.ch/de/page/garmin-setz</span><span class="invisible">t-nun-auch-auf-ein-abo-modell-37371</span></a></p>
Tekvsakdan<p><a href="https://mastodon.tekvsakdan.si/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> is a joke. For €8.99 a month, <a href="https://mastodon.tekvsakdan.si/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> will read your <a href="https://mastodon.tekvsakdan.si/tags/walking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>walking</span></a> or <a href="https://mastodon.tekvsakdan.si/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>running</span></a> results.</p>
Jan ☕🎼🎹☁️🏋️‍♂️<p>Sigh. Now even <a href="https://fedi.kcore.org/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> has entered the <a href="https://fedi.kcore.org/tags/enshittification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>enshittification</span></a> race with their "AI" addon.</p><p>I hope it remains an addon, that everything we have now stays free.</p>
heise online<p>Garmin Connect bekommt kostenpflichtige Zusatzfunktionen</p><p>Garmin hat ein Abo für seine App-Plattform Connect angekündigt. Für 9 Euro im Monat bekommen Nutzer Zusatzfunktionen wie tiefere Fitnessanalysen. </p><p><a href="https://www.heise.de/news/Garmin-Connect-bekommt-kostenpflichtige-Zusatzfunktionen-10332219.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&amp;utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">heise.de/news/Garmin-Connect-b</span><span class="invisible">ekommt-kostenpflichtige-Zusatzfunktionen-10332219.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&amp;utm_source=mastodon</span></a></p><p><a href="https://social.heise.de/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> <a href="https://social.heise.de/tags/Mobiles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mobiles</span></a> <a href="https://social.heise.de/tags/Wearables" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wearables</span></a> <a href="https://social.heise.de/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a></p>
Wojtyr<p>Oho - <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> też wprowadził subskrypcję. </p><p><a href="https://www.garmin.com/pl-PL/p/1565777" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">garmin.com/pl-PL/p/1565777</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Dotychczasowe funkcje pozostają darmowe, a płatne są dodatkowe (np. wyzwania z ekskluzywnymi odznakami…) i <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a>.</p>
Alex<p>Yeaaaaaah, how about...no?</p><p><a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/03/27/garmin-launches-garmin-connect-paid-plan-with-ai-insights/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">9to5google.com/2025/03/27/garm</span><span class="invisible">in-launches-garmin-connect-paid-plan-with-ai-insights/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mountains.social/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a> <a href="https://mountains.social/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AI</span></a> <a href="https://mountains.social/tags/GarminConnect" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>GarminConnect</span></a></p>
Hendrik Rommeswinkel<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://social.coop/@eb" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>eb</span></a></span> Indeed somewhat concerning. So far, <a href="https://sciences.social/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> have been the good guys...</p>
Evan B🥥ehs<p>One of the last good products just got fucked and I'm in shambles. RIP <a href="https://social.coop/tags/Garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Garmin</span></a></p><p><a href="https://boehs.org/node/garmin-connect-plus" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">boehs.org/node/garmin-connect-</span><span class="invisible">plus</span></a></p>
Marc Thomas<p>I used to be able to recommend Garmin watches for fitness focused individuals unconditionally. After today's announcement I have reservations for the first time. </p><p>I've read nothing but outage and a feeling of betrayal from the Garmin community. I hope they come to realize how bad of an idea this is and back track before they do irreparable harm, if they haven't already. </p><p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/636211/garmin-connect-plus-subscription-wearables" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theverge.com/news/636211/garmi</span><span class="invisible">n-connect-plus-subscription-wearables</span></a></p><p><a href="https://techhub.social/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/enshitification" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>enshitification</span></a> <a href="https://techhub.social/tags/nosubscriptions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>nosubscriptions</span></a></p>
rmgr<p>Does anybody have any suggestions for a sports watch that does GPS/heart rate etc that doesn't ship all my shit off to papa Garmin or some other corporate overlord?</p><p>Ive sort of been looking at the Amazfit watches because they're well supported in Gadgetbridge?</p><p>At the moment i'm using a Garmin with all the notifications turned off so realistically i just want run tracking that i can sync locally I guess.</p><p><a href="https://peoplemaking.games/tags/garmin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>garmin</span></a> <a href="https://peoplemaking.games/tags/running" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>running</span></a> <a href="https://peoplemaking.games/tags/privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>privacy</span></a> <a href="https://peoplemaking.games/tags/foss" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>foss</span></a></p>