Garmin rolls out free update for Fenix, Forerunner, Venu and Vivoactive watches

Garmin is rolling out a software update for the Fenix 8 series, Forerunner 570 and 970, Venu 6 and Vivoactive 6. The Venu 6 gains fall detection with live location sharing to emergency contacts, while select watches add hands-free "OK Garmin" voice controls and personalized run workouts with an adaptive Garmin Run Coach plan.

• Venu 6 adds fall detection with live location sharing to emergency contacts
• "OK Garmin" voice controls arrive on Fenix 8, Forerunner 570/970, Venu 6 and Vivoactive 6
• Adaptive Garmin Run Coach plan adjusts training to user performance
• Edge cycling computers gain automatic climb and descent detection