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Garmin smartwatches face battery drain issues with new feature

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Garmin Ltd. has released a new feature that is causing a significant drain on the battery life of some of its smartwatches, with users reporting a loss of several days of estimated battery life. While the exact cause is still under investigation, a potential fix involves disabling a specific feature. This issue highlights the challenges in balancing new functionalities with optimal device performance. AI

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Garmin smartwatches face battery drain issues with new feature

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