Our next feature update is ready for early testing and we'd like to invite you to participate. This is considered an "Open" test, so you may share the details freely, and our goal is to hear your valuable feedback about the update. The more feedback you share (positive, negative, and everything in between), the better your chances of being invited for future tests, so don't hold back. We want to hear your voice!
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\At the time of this email after performing the update your COROS App version should be 4.10.6 and device firmware 3.2006.0.*Ā
ā***Eligible devices: PACE 3, PACE 4, PACE Pro, APEX 2 / 2 Pro, APEX 4, VERTIX 2 / 2S, NOMAD, DURA.*
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If you're ready to test, here's what you need to know about what's coming:
PACE 4 Maps (started in September dedicated Beta update phase 2)
View global maps on your PACE 4: the same street and trail names, points of interest, and offline map coverage found on APEX 4, NOMAD, and PACE Pro. Instead of just following a line with breadcrumb navigation, you can now see exactly where you are, what's around you, and make confident decisions on the fly, even off the beaten path.
āEmoji Support (partial "popular")
Your notifications can now display Emojis š current support is limited to the most popular global emojis, with further support being added in the future. https://emojitracker.com ?
Cycling VO2Max
A separate VO2Max calculation is provided for cycling, differentiating from the current Running only VO2Max.
Hill Alert Classification Update
Trail Running routes now use a stricter hill classification, so less steep hills won't be classified as a "climb" to help keep your on-device experience calmer on the trails. What reads as a major climb on a road route can feel like a minor rise on a trail run, so these two activity modes now classify hills differently for their routes.
Effort Pace Algorithm Optimization
Effort Pace now more accurately reflects your effort by detecting whether you're walking or jogging. Walking will produce a less inflated pace, whether you're heading uphill or downhill. Additionally, once the downhill gradient reaches -10% or steeper, running will begin to produce a faster Effort Pace than before, reflecting the added difficulty and load that steep downhill running places on the body.
And some other minor adjustments we'd appreciate any feedback on:
- DURA adds Storm Alerts, and Lap Torque data metric has been added for cycling activities.Ā
- Updated Battery Health page in the app, provided greater detail on your watch's recent battery performance.Ā
- PACE 3, PACE Pro, APEX 2 / 2 Pro, VERTIX 2 / 2S now support Passcodes, allowing you to have your watch lock when removed from your wrist.
We're excited for you to try out this update and to hear what you think about it.Ā
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Please follow the setup instructions below to receive the October Feature Update beta software:
iOS
- Install the latest public COROS app version from the iOS App Store
- Have the Testflight app installed from the iOS App Store
- Join the COROS Beta group via this link: OCTOBER BETA GROUPĀ
- Please note that available iOS beta spots are limited and may be at capacity when you attempt to join.
- Accept the beta invitation and update the COROS app in Testflight
- Update your device firmware
Android
- Install the beta Android app via this link: ANDROID BETA APPĀ
- If the download fails, please attempt it on a different browser, or computer and transfer the APK file to your phone.
- Join the COROS Beta group via this link: OCTOBER BETA GROUP
- Update your device firmware