Join us in a virtual realm of possibilities. Register for the GDVC 2021 State of the Union, held October 13, 2021 at 9 AM CT.  

The State of the Union is the Garmin Developer Virtual Conference keynote event that provides an in-depth look at our developer programs. Together, we’ll explore how the latest updates and features for Connect IQ, Garmin Connect Developer Programs and ANT can shape the possibilities for our developer community. Similar to last year, the State of the Union will only be available for those who attend the event live.  

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Registration for Breakout sessions will open August 2021. Join our mailing list or register for the State of the Union to be notified when registration for Breakout sessions is open.  For more information on the Garmin Developer Virtual Conference visit developer.garmin.com/GDVC  

See you on October 13th!  

The winners of the 2020 Connect IQ Developer Awards have been posted. You can see the winners on the Garmin Blog. Congratulations to the winners!

The app store will undergo scheduled maintenance on July 14th from 1-5 PM Central Time. During that period, the app store will not accept any new apps or app updates from developers. We will post an announcement on the forum when the app store maintenance is completed.

We released version 4.0.4 of the Connect IQ SDK this afternoon, which addresses several bugs. See the release notes below for details!

General Changes

• Fix a bug that resulted in bad links for references to enum types in generated documentation.
• Fix a problem with monkeydoc that caused it to stop processing input if a typedef inside a class declaration was encountered.
• Fix a bug where the “Glance View” menu state isn’t updated when entering full view mode.
• Add new option to monkeydoc that allows the api.mir file to be provided to avoid warnings for references to API classes.
• Update symbol references in generated documentation to show partially qualified names.
• Improve typing of Json Data Resources, Menu 2, and Picker sample apps.
• Fix a bug where web or image requests made via Wi-Fi can be canceled by the same app running in different modes, such as background mode.
• Fix a bug where clearing a palettized BufferedBitmap with transparent color would cause visual artifacts.
• Fix multiple typos in API documentation.
• Add type checking for options passed to Picker.setOptions().
• Fix an invalid error thrown for ANT apis when invoked from data fields.
• Set the return type for the Mailbox Iterator next() function.
• Fix an issue that caused an exception to be thrown when requesting SensorHistory data for a short period.

Simulator Changes

• Fix invalid Average and max cadence values during FIT simulation and playback.
• Improve error message in the simulator’s app settings editor for a missing settings file.
• Fix a bug where the initial focus item was set incorrectly for some menu items.
• Fix a bug where switching a progress bar from “busy” mode to “progress” mode did not work correctly.
• Fix a bug where screenshots taken in apps running on devices with soft menu bars would be stretched.
• Fix a bug where the simulator would crash if an app uses a custom media button but doesn’t implement getState() or getText().
• Fix a simulator crash that occurred when attempting to edit an animation resource in the application storage viewer.

Compiler Changes

• Add compiler error when compiling for a device that requires a newer API Level.
• Fix type checking error when a poly type is assigned to a non-poly type.
• Generate a warning if a bitmap resource defined in a layout will override a bitmap resource with the same id and different data in another layout.
• Improve type check warnings for symbols not found on poly types and fix bug in if-splitting logic for non-local assignments.
• Fix bug in code generation for RunNoEvil test functions that have ‘assert’ at the beginning of the function name.
• Fix a compiler bug that caused an ‘Unable to detect scope’ warning when using the ‘$’ symbol.

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to put out a quick reminder when it comes to creating bug reports to please provide as detailed of information as possible.

Recently there's been an increase in reports that have little information provided, which makes it difficult for us to reproduce the issue presented in the report. This can lead to frustrations for you, the developers, when/if we are unable to reproduce the issue that you have seen. So in order to alleviate that frustration, please remember to look over the "What information should be included in a new issue report" section of the Bug Reports FAQ page. The more information you are able to provide to us, the quicker we will be able to reproduce and identify the issue and get it sent to the appropriate project team.

Also, for your confidentiality, you can always send information about your bug report (apps, prgs, etc.) to our [email protected] email. If a ticket was already created for your issue, please put the ticket number in the subject line; or put the Title of your bug report as the subject.

Happy Global Running Day! Today, Garmin announced two new Connect IQ System 4 devices: The Forerunner® 55 and Forerunner® 945 LTE.

Forerunner® 55 is the GPS running smartwatch that goes beyond pace and heart rate stats. Personalized training guidance helps you keep improving your fitness, while advanced wellness tracking puts you in tune with your body.

Forerunner® 945 LTE has all the advanced physiological features to help maximize your training, plus the power of LTE connectivity to bring phone-free safety and tracking features right to your wrist. Should you need assistance, your watch can send your name and location to your emergency contacts or connect you to the Garmin IERCC, a 24/7 emergency response center.

Use the Connect IQ SDK Manager to update your device library and add Forerunner® 55 and Forerunner® 945 LTE support to your apps.

Today Garmin announced the Descent Mk2S. This smaller, watch-style dive computer features multiple modes as well as multisport training and smart features. We are also releasing Connect IQ SDK 4.0.2 with updates and fixes to the developer tools.

Use the Connect IQ SDK Manager to update your SDK and device library.

As announced at GDVC we have updated the categories on the homepage of the Connect IQ store. These new categories provide new opportunities to get your app on the homepage.

Use the following to map the developer category to the front page category:

Today Garmin announced the Venu® 2 series. This family of GPS smartwatches, available in two sizes, has advanced health monitoring and fitness features to help you better understand what’s going on inside your body.

With the advanced features on the Venu® 2, you can take your activities to the next level. Switch up your activities with animated workouts and more than 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps. You can feed your soul with your favorite music, stored right on your wrist for phone-free listening when paired with wireless headphones (not included). Thanks to a battery that features rapid recharging and can last up to 11 days, you’re sure to get an uninterrupted picture of your health.

The Venu® 2/2s is our first Connect IQ product using API level 4.0.0 and requires the Connect IQ 4.0.0 SDK. Use the Connect IQ SDK Manager to update your device library and add Venu® 2 support to your apps.

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.

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.