Garmin Releases Its Latest Aviation Smartwatch

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, February 08, 2022 at 06:32 AM ET

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The D2 Air X10 connects with users’ compatible phones. [Courtesy: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has launched the D2 Air X10, its newest smartwatch specifically designed for pilots.
A key new feature is direct phone connectivity, enabling users to take calls and utilize smartphone voice assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, Bixby) from the watch.
The watch offers comprehensive aviation functionalities, including automatic flight tracking, integration with Garmin Pilot for flight plans, real-time airport information, and navigation tools.
It also includes health monitoring features like heart rate and pulse oximeter readings, with a battery life of up to seven days in smartwatch mode.

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Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) has launched the D2 Air X10, its latest in a series of smartwatches designed for pilots.

Unlike previous watches in the D2 Air line, the new device connects with users’ compatible phones, allowing them to press a button to take calls and use the phone’s voice assistant to send texts, control compatible smart home appliances, and other functions. Garmin says the X10 works with Google Assistant, Siri, or Bixby.