Garmin continues to move from training tool to 'proper' smartwatch with a new WhatsApp integration.

No more 'read-only' notifications ...

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), today announced the new Connect IQ™ app - an all-in-one store where customers can personalize their ...

When using the WhatsApp app on their smartwatch, Garmin customers can: As always, personal messages and calls on WhatsApp ...

WhatsApp on Garmin has been a popular request for a long time, and it's finally here.

WhatsApp is now available on select Garmin smartwatches via the Connect IQ Store. Users can read and reply to messages ...

You can also make purchases in the store using Garmin Pay. You can also make purchases in the store using Garmin Pay. is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter. She has more than 13 ...

In early March 2026, Garmin introduced a high-end 360-degree scanning sonar and Spy Pole system for anglers, alongside a new WhatsApp app for compatible smartwatches that enables wrist-based messaging ...

Connect IQ allows developers to create on-device solutions for Garmin users. Developers use the Connect IQ SDK to develop apps, and then upload their creations to the Connect IQ store. From there, ...

Garmin has finally upgraded its Connect IQ Store, allowing in-store payments using Garmin Pay. So far, it has been quite a hassle when it comes to buying watch faces and apps from the Connect IQ Store ...

An official WhatsApp app for Garmin watches has been released, letting you properly scan through your recent messages, and send some too.

There's an official WhatsApp app for select Garmin smartwatches. It's available for free right now in the Garmin Connect IQ ...