"Garmin just announced its Fenix 8 Pro series of smartwatches, which adds both cellular and satellite connectivity via the company's InReach tech. The Fenix 8 Pro series also adds a MicroLED display version that gets a maximum brightness of 4,500 nits. The catch is the watches will start at $1,199.99, with the MicroLED version going for an eye-watering $1,999.99. The big news here is adding cellular and satellite connectivity means Fenix 8 Pro users won't need to carry their phones."
"There are, however, a few caveats as Garmin will be utilizing LTE-M networks. According to its website, that means these watches will have "a data connection but not a phone number, and cannot make traditional voice calls or send SMS messages." For those capabilities, you'll have to either call other Fenix 8 Pro users or people who have downloaded the Garmin Messenger app, which was introduced last year."
Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro series introduces cellular and satellite connectivity via InReach, enabling standalone use without a phone. A new MicroLED display option reaches up to 4,500 nits, while base pricing starts at $1,199.99 and MicroLED models cost $1,999.99. The watches use LTE-M networks, providing a data connection but no phone number and no traditional voice calls or SMS. Users can exchange 30-second voice messages through Garmin Messenger, share LiveTrack locations, and receive real-time weather forecasts. Some features require other Fenix 8 Pro users or recipients to have the Garmin Messenger app installed.
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