Garmin Rolls Out Edge 1060 Features to Older Edge Units via Public Beta

Electronics 2 sources · about 7 hours ago

Garmin has released public beta firmware bringing some Edge 1060 features to older Edge computers. The Edge 550, 850, 1050 and Edge MTB get four features, while the Edge 540, 840 and 1040 get two. No date is set for the regular release.

What's new

• Garmin Messenger support, including message playback on units with speakers, arrives on the Edge 550, 850, 1050 and Edge MTB.
• GroupRide features from the Edge 1060 reach all units in the beta, including the Edge 540, 840 and 1040.
• Alternate data fields, which swap in a backup field when a sensor is missing, come to the Edge 550, 850, 1050 and Edge MTB.
• Garmin Cycling Coach features from the Edge 1060 are added to every Edge in the update, down to the Edge 540.

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  Garmin Edge Update Brings Edge 1060 Features to Older Edges - Cyclists Hub

  FocusCyclistsHubabout 15 hours ago
• Garmin Bringing Edge 1060 Features to Older Units: Full Details!

  DC Rainmaker13 days ago