Garmin Launches vívoactive 6 Smartwatch with Enhanced Health, Fitness, and Connectivity Features

Garmin unveiled its latest smartwatch, the vívoactive® 6, on April 1, 2025, showcasing a brighter AMOLED display, extended battery life of up to 11 days, and a comprehensive suite of health, fitness, and smart features. Designed for everyday wellness and active lifestyles, vívoactive 6 aims to help users better understand their bodies through features such as Body Battery™, HRV status, Pulse Ox, stress tracking, and sleep coaching.

The new smartwatch includes over 80 built-in sports apps, guided workouts, and adaptive training plans via Garmin Coach. Additional tools like PacePro™, running power metrics, and workout recovery insights support performance optimization. Smart features include text and call notifications, Garmin Pay™, and downloadable music from Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer.

With safety features like incident detection and location sharing, vívoactive 6 is available in four color options and priced at $299.99. It will be available for purchase on Garmin.com starting April 4.

Garmin fēnix Smartwatches Assist Groundbreaking Human Spaceflight Research in Fram2 Mission

Garmin announced its fēnix® smartwatches are playing a central role in monitoring crew health aboard the Fram2 mission—the first human spaceflight launched into polar orbit. The all-civilian crew is wearing “space-ready” fēnix watches to help researchers understand the effects of space travel on physical and mental well-being.

Partnering with the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) at Baylor College of Medicine, the mission leverages Garmin’s robust health-tracking features—heart rate, Pulse Ox, Body Battery™ and more—on a single long-lasting charge. These biometrics will be added to TRISH’s EXPAND database to support medical condition detection and behavioral health research during space missions.

Garmin Health’s API and SDK are also allowing real-time integration of wearable data into scientific applications, underscoring the company's growing role in digital health and space medicine innovation.

Fram2 marks the second private spaceflight utilizing Garmin wearable technology and the first to enter polar orbit.

GARMIN INTRODUCES GARMIN CONNECT+ WITH PERSONALIZED AI HEALTH AND FITNESS INSIGHTS

Garmin has launched Garmin Connect+, a premium subscription service within its Garmin Connect app, aimed at offering more personalized health and fitness features. Announced on March 27, 2025, the new plan includes advanced tools such as AI-powered Active Intelligence insights, expert coaching, live workout feedback, expanded safety tracking, and exclusive challenges.

The platform’s new AI system delivers tailored suggestions based on real-time user data, becoming more customized over time. Additional features include a performance dashboard for tracking long-term trends, enhanced LiveTrack options for real-time location sharing during activities, and unique social challenges.

Garmin Connect+ is available with a 30-day free trial, followed by a $6.99 monthly or $69.99 annual subscription. All existing features in Garmin Connect remain free to users. The launch reflects Garmin’s continued focus on innovation and supporting users in achieving their health and fitness goals through deeper data insights and coaching.

Garmin Ltd. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, achieving record consolidated revenue of $6.3 billion, a 20% increase from the prior year. Gross margin expanded to 58.7%, while operating income rose 46% to $1.59 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue grew 23% year-over-year to $1.82 billion, with significant growth in the fitness and outdoor segments. The company shipped over 300 million units since inception and launched innovative new products, including the Approach R50 golf launch monitor and Descent X50i dive computer. Garmin enters 2025 with strong momentum and plans multiple product launches.