Garmin Express
Garmin Express is a device management utility for macOS that lets users manage, update, and configure Garmin GPS watches, fitness trackers, running watches, cycling computers, and other wearables. It handles firmware updates, maps, and personalized settings synchronisation. The app connects wirelessly or via cable to Garmin devices and is essential for owners of Garmin sports watches, smartwatches, and outdoor navigation devices who need to keep their hardware up to date and customised.
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1 suggestionGarmin Express remains Intel-only and has no confirmed native Apple Silicon build. Garmin has been slow to provide native support — the company has faced repeated user complaints on its own forums about the lack of a Universal Binary build for over five years. While some reports suggest Garmin may have released a native build in 2024, the evidence is mixed and the latest version information is contradictory: the IsAppSiliconReady database shows "not tested yet", while a May 2024 article mentions native support, but recent Garmin forums (January 2026) still show frustrated users waiting for Apple Silicon compatibility. The situation is unclear, so your best course is to visit Garmin's official download page and check the app properties of the installer: open the DMG, right-click the Garmin Express app, select Get Info, and look for "Apple Silicon" or "arm64" under Kind. If it still says "Intel", contact Garmin support directly to ask about a native build timeline — the September 2028 deadline for Rosetta 2 removal is now within sight, leaving under two years for Garmin to ship a solution if they have not already.
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