Garmin Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd., announce Connect IQ, the first-ever open platform for third-party developers to create apps which can be used on select Garmin products. Garmin prides itself on creating active lifestyle products that become an essential part of customers’ lives and the creation of Connect IQ is an extension of that. Garmin has provided third-party developers with downloadable Software Development Kits (SDK), to create apps on devices who are required to: meet the low power consumption level, provide extended battery life and connectivity to smartphones and peripheral sensors through Bluetooth low energy (BLE) and ANT+.
“As a leader and innovator in the wearables market, we are excited to open up the Garmin platform to third-party developers. Connect IQ will allow customers and developers to customise their Garmin devices with apps that appeal to them and reflect their unique personalities,” said Walter Mech Managing Director of Garmin Sub-Saharan Africa.
Developers are able to build apps for Connect IQ and benefit from product which are known for:
- Their trusted GPS technology
- Their designed for optimal battery life
- Their connectivity which is vastly extendable through BLE and ANT+
- Their durability and device’s ability to endure the demanding conditions that an active lifestyle may bring
Select Garmin devices will now be able to support widgets and apps. This gives developers the opportunity to design colourful watch faces and translate rich sensor data into new relevant metrics. Even more, developers can create widgets to add to the main screen loop, these can include the score of a big game or when it’s time for users to hydrate during a long run, ride or hike. These apps can be tailored to any individual lifestyle no matter what device users are using it for.
To find out more visit www.apps.garmin.com.
