POILoader
POILoader is a utility from Garmin for macOS that allows users to create and manage custom Points of Interest (POIs) — user-defined locations like restaurants, gas stations, landmarks or waypoints — and load them onto Garmin GPS devices including automotive navigation units, handheld GPS units and smartwatches. The app lets users import POI data from spreadsheets, edit and organize collections by category, and transfer them to connected Garmin hardware via USB. It is primarily used by outdoor enthusiasts, truck drivers, and navigation power users who want to supplement their Garmin device's built-in map data with custom locations.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionWe could not find recent information about POILoader or confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. Given that this is a utility from a major hardware manufacturer (Garmin), we recommend contacting Garmin support directly to ask whether POILoader has been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon Macs, and whether native support is planned before macOS 28 ships in September 2028. If Garmin confirms that no native build exists and none is planned, the app will stop working entirely on that release since Intel-only software will no longer run under Rosetta 2. In the meantime, if your POILoader is currently Intel-only but still functional on your Mac, you can continue to use it — just verify with Garmin's support team what your migration path is well before the September 2028 deadline.
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