Today we are launching Connect IQ System 4, the most advanced Connect IQ to date. Connect IQ System 4 brings powerful new graphics tools and a new type system for the Monkey C language. It also introduces Super Apps.
What is System 4?
Connect IQ now uses two versions: the API level and the system number. The API level is a three-digit (major.minor.micro) version that dictates the potential APIs that a device supports. Not every device supports every API, but if a product is at or below an API level, it is guaranteed to not support an API. The system number is a single-digit number that is associated with a minimum API level. The system number communicates the set of devices that meet the minimum API level.
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SYSTEM 1 |
SYSTEM 2 |
SYSTEM 3 |
SYSTEM 4 |
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API Level <= 1.5.0 |
API Level <= 2.4.0 |
API Level <= 3.1.0 |
API Level >= 3.2.0 |
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D2 |
Approach® S60 |
Approach® S62 |
Descent |
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D2 |
Forerunner® 735xt |
D2 |
Edge® 530 |
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epix |
vívoactive® HR |
D2 |
Edge® 830 |
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fēnix® 3 |
Edge® 1000 / Explore |
D2 |
Edge® 1030 |
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fēnix® 3 HR |
Edge® 520 |
Descent |
Enduro |
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Forerunner® 230 |
Edge® 130/Plus |
fēnix® 6 Series |
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Forerunner® 235 |
Edge® 520 Plus |
Forerunner® 245 Series |
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Forerunner® 630 |
Edge® 820 |
Forerunner® 745 |
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Forerunner® 920XT |
fēnix® 5 |
Forerunner® 945 |
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Forerunner® 45 |
fēnix® 5 Plus Family |
Legacy Series |
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tactix® Bravo |
fēnix® Chronos |
MARQ® Series |
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quatix® 3 |
Forerunner® 645 Series |
Montana 7 Series |
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vívoactive® |
Forerunner® 935 |
tactix® Delta Series |
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GPSMAP 66 Series |
Venu® |
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Oregon 7 Series |
Venu® Sq |
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quatix® 5 |
vívoactive® 4 Series |
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Rino Series |
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vívoactive® 3 Series |
Products running the latest system will get API updates and bug fixes. Products not running the latest system may receive updates when necessary.
New in System 4
The following features are new in the Connect IQ 4 SDK
- Monkey Types
- Super Apps (API level 4.0.0)
- Alpha Channels, Fill, Stroke and Blend Modes (API level 4.0.0)
- Graphics Pool (API level 4.0.0)
- Bitmap Packing Formats (API level 4.0.0)
- Compile Time Image Scaling
Get Started Today
Use the Connect IQ SDK Manager to update your SDK and get the latest devices.