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Latest Garmin Forerunner update sounds great on paper but may be causing tracking issues

Aside from cool tricks like Lap Undo and a track database, the latest Garmin Forerunner update has apparently introduced heart rate tracking issues.

The update adds a nation-wide track database, a Lap Undo button, a jump rope activity, a Sleep Coach glance, and a number of other features and bug fixes. Garmin has a reputation for accurate optical heart rate data on its smartwatches, for users who don't like wearing chest or arm straps. Otherwise, Garmin gave users the option for male-sounding voice prompts for directions and lap summaries, a new jump rope activity (which feels long overdue), and various bug fixes.

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