Core Points - Garmin has launched the Google Maps app in the Connect IQ Store, offering free turn-by-turn directions on compatible smartwatches [1][5] - The app enhances user experience by providing notifications for upcoming turns, allowing users to keep their phones in their pockets while navigating [3][4] - Users can track their fitness activities while using the app, syncing data with other health and fitness applications [4] Product Features - The Google Maps app provides on-the-go directions with gentle vibrations on the smartwatch, improving safety for pedestrians [3] - Users can view the next three turns by tapping into the app, enhancing situational awareness [3] - The app is compatible with various Garmin smartwatch models, including Venu, Forerunner, vívoactive, and fenix [1] Market Context - The Connect IQ Store serves as a comprehensive platform for Garmin users to personalize their devices with thousands of available apps and services [6] - The integration of Google Maps into Garmin's ecosystem reflects a growing trend of combining fitness tracking with navigation technology [1][6]