Garmin Timeline
 
2024
 
Garmin enriches Outdoor Maps+ with exciting updates
Garmin introduces inReach Messenger Plus SOS satellite communicator with photo and voice messaging
Garmin unveils Alpha LTE: Cellular-based dog tracking integration
Garmin extends Outdoor Maps+ coverage to additional countries
Garmin Connect gets a new look: Simplified design provides a more customized experience
Garmin unveils the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor for women
 
2023
 
Never run out of power with the all-new eTrex Solar from Garmin
Meet Garmin’s new pack: All-new Alpha series handheld and dog collars
Garmin Foretrex 801 and 901: Wrist-mounted navigation with tactical and ballistic applications
Find your path with the new GPSMAP 67 and eTrex SE from Garmin
Crush the competition with the Tread XL Baja series off-road racing navigators from Garmin
 
2022
 
Garmin Outdoor Maps+: Premium, subscription-based mapping solution provides nationwide access with a single purchase
inReach Messenger: Easy-to-use satellite communicator provides messaging and security when outside of cellular coverage
Reverse with confidence using the Garmin BC 50 Series of wireless backup cameras
Garmin discontinues BirdsEye subscription service
Garmin Careers - Not Your Typical Jobs in Tech - Printed Circuit Board Design
Track your pack longer with new Garmin TT 15X and T 5X dog devices
New inReach Mini 2 delivers up to 30 days of global satellite communication, emergency services and enhanced location tracking
Garmin expands Tread series with all-terrain navigation and worldwide communication for overlanders and powersports enthusiasts
 
2021
 
Cast off confidently with the new Garmin GPSMAP 79 marine handheld series
Garmin discontinues Oregon product line
Garmin Alpha 200: New purpose-built, premium dog tracking and training unit
Garmin introduces Alpha 10, its smallest and lightest dog tracking unit
Garmin enters the powersports market with an all-new off-road product assortment
Garmin acquires leading provider of emergency monitoring and response services
 
2020
 
Garmin Headquarters Virtual Tour
Adventurers trek with enhanced accuracy with Garmin GPSMAP 66sr and 65 series handhelds
Garmin introduces the Alpha 200i: Next-generation tracking and training for sporting dog enthusiasts
Garmin unveils Montana 700 series, with global connectivity, routable topographic mapping and 8 mega-pixel camera
BirdsEye Made Better - Enhanced satellite imagery available mid-February 2020
 
2019
 
GPSMAP 86 marine handheld series unveiled with global communication, BlueChart g3 and chartplotter connectivity
Garmin announces passing of Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus Gary Burrell
Garmin’s flagship handheld navigator meets global communication with new GPSMAP 66i
GPSMAP 64x/64sx/64csx and eTrex 22x/32x announced with upgraded features and TopoActive mapping
Explore more with the Garmin Overlander, a whole new navigation experience for adventure travelers
Garmin adds high-resolution relief shading to its premium BlueChart g3 Vision and LakeVü g3 Ultra cartography
 
2018
 
Garmin redefines marine cartography with the introduction of BlueChart g3 and LakeVü g3 with Navionics integration
Garmin introduces GPSMAP 66 series, with new larger display, improved access to BirdsEye Satellite imagery, and more
Garmin introduces Astro 900 GPS dog tracking system for Canada and the U.S.
Introducing inReach Mini from Garmin, a small but mighty two-way satellite communicator for any adventure
Garmin Updates BaseCamp and HomePort to conform with GDPR Requirements
 
2017
 
Garmin Boosts Its 5.7K VIRB 360 Camera with State-of-the-Art Updates Including the New HyperFrame Director Mode
Garmin announces the Vector 3/3S - a completely redesigned pedal-based power meter
Garmin introduces the Rino 700, a budget-friendly, powerful five-watt two-way handheld radio
Garmin announces the Foretrex 601 and Foretrex 701 Ballistic Edition for outdoor and tactical use
Introducing the VIRB 360: An immersive 360-degree 5.7K camera experience from Garmin
Garmin announces first devices with Satellite Communication Technology: Introducing the inReach SE+ and inReach Explorer+
 
2016
 
Garmin Introduces the GPSMAP 64sc, adds 8MP camera with geotagging and flash capabilities to trusted GPS handheld
Garmin updates a classic: Introducing the GPSMAP 276Cx, a versatile all-terrain GPS navigator
VIRB Ultra 30: A best-in-class Ultra HD 4K action camera with exclusive features
Garmin introduces the Rino 750 and 755t rugged GPS Navigator with two-way radio and connected features
Introducing the Oregon 7x0 series of handheld GPS units
Garmin introduces next-gen GPS dog tracking
Garmin Completes Acquisition of DeLorme
Garmin Signs Purchase Agreement to Acquire DeLorme
Garmin Enhances Its BlueChart Cartography with New HD Content
 
2015
 
Garmin Introduces the GPS 73 Marine Handheld
Garmin Launches Updated Garmin Connect Mobile Application
Garmin Updates Montana Line of Handhelds with an 8MP Camera and GLONASS Support
Garmin Introduces T 5 Mini and TT 15 Mini GPS Tracking Collars for Smaller Breed Dogs
Introducing HRM-Tri and HRM-Swim - The First Heart Rate Monitors for Land and Water from Garmin
Garmin Introduces VIRB XE Aviation Bundle
Introducing the Garmin eTrex Touch 25, 35 and 35t Handhelds - the first-ever eTrex units equipped with touchscreen displays
Introducing the Garmin Rino 650t, the Latest Model of Rugged Two-Way Radio Handhelds
Introducing the Garmin eTrex 20x and 30x Outdoor Handhelds
Garmin Announces Vector 2 and Vector 2S - a Dual and Single-Sensing Power Meter Featuring Entirely Redesigned Pedal Pods
Introducing VIRB X and VIRB XE, the Next Generation Action Cams from Garmin
 
2014
 
Introducing Hunt View Maps: Essential Mapping Data for Hunters
Introducing Connect IQ: The First-Ever Open Platform for Garmin Wearables
Introducing Vector S from Garmin - A Single-Sensing Power Meter That Measures Where It Matters
Garmin Introduces New Collars for Astro and Alpha Dog Tracking and Training Systems
Garmin Introduces VIRB Elite Aviation Bundle and Aviator Action Pack
New Khaki-Colored VIRB Elite Option
Garmin Introduces GPSMAP 64 Series Updating Popular Outdoor Handheld
 
2013
 
LakeVü HD Ultra Expands Coverage and Adds Highly Detailed MaxDef Cartography
Trail Tech - Oregon 6x0 Geocaching Optimized
Trail Tech - VIRB Remote
Garmin Enters the Action Camera Market with Compact, Waterproof, Easy-to-use HD Cameras, VIRB and VIRB Elite
Measure Where it Matters - Garmin Vector
Garmin Updates Astro GPS Dog Tracking System with the DC 50 Collar
Garmin Announces Monterra, an Android Powered Outdoor GPS with WiFi
Committed to Detail, Garmin Announces LakeVü HD and LakeVü HD Ultra
Garmin Introduces New Line of Electronic Dog Training Collars
Incredible High-Res, Multi-Touch Display, GPS+GLONASS and 8 MP Camera - The New Garmin Oregon 6x0 Series Packs a Punch
 
2012
Garmin Ltd. Selected to Join S&P; 500
Trail Tech - Getting FIT with fēnix
Trail Tech - Garmin Adventures
Trail Tech - Garmin Basestation
Trail Tech - Introducing tempe: Ambient Temperature in an ANT+ Sensor
Introducing the Garmin Alpha: Premium Integrated Tracking and Training for Sporting Dogs
Trail Tech - Get Active with Garmin
Garmin Arrives at a Milestone: 100 Million Products Sold
Trail Tech - Picture This: Geocaching with Photos
 
2011
 
Trail Tech - Configurable Data Fields
Trail Tech - The Need For Speed
Trail Tech - Paperless OpenCaching
Trail Tech - Advanced Geocache Logging with OpenCaching.com
Video: Garmin 2011 Outdoor Lineup
Garmin Acquires Tri-Tronics Inc., Leader in Electronic Dog Training Equipment
Hike Down Geotagged Memory Lane: Garmin Builds Camera into GPSMAP 62 Handhelds
Garmin Introduces Next-Generation Astro 320 Dog Tracker
Garmin Rolls Out New Rino to Communicate, Locate and Explore
The New eTrex: Garmin’s Best Selling GPS Handheld Just Got Better
The Ultimate in Touchscreen Toughness: Garmin Montana Gives New Meaning to Rugged and Versatile
Garmin Provides More Free Geocaching Options with OpenCaching App
 
2010
 
Geocaching Free for All: Garmin Launches OpenCaching.com
Garmin chirp Brings Geocachers Even More Creativity, Connectivity
Trail Tech - Map Selection Improvements
Garmin Unleashes Next-Generation Astro GPS Dog Tracking Collar
Garmin Unveils GPSMAP 62 Series, Updating Iconic Outdoor Handheld
Garmin Rolls Out New, Updated High-Performance Marine Handhelds
Trail Tech - Understanding Track Archiving Improvements
Trail Tech - Personalize Your Map With Custom Symbols
Garmin Launches BirdsEye Satellite and Aerial Imagery
 
2009
 
Garmin Grows in Outdoor Recreation, Adding New Oregon Handhelds, Garmin Connect Compatibility and Free Custom Maps Utility
Trail Tech - Getting More out of Track Navigation
Garmin Makes Custom Maps Free and Easy, Merging Paper and Digital Maps with GPS Handhelds
Trail Tech - Creating Garmin Custom Maps
Plot a Course and Plan Ahead with HomePort, Garmin’s New Marine Planning Software
Garmin Updates Low-Cost, High-Sensitivity GPS 72H Marine Handheld
Trail Tech - Make the Perfect Handheld with Profiles
Trail Tech - Never Lose a Track Point with Archived Tracks
Trail Tech - Managing Location Data with BaseCamp
Garmin Announces Dakota Touchscreen Outdoor Handhelds, Simple to Use and Simple to Afford
Garmin Announces Rugged, Waterproof Foretrex 401 and 301, Wearable Navigation that’s Easy to Use in Tough Conditions
Trail Tech - APRS Support in Colorado and Oregon
Make the Most of Your Garmin with my.Garmin.com
Picture Perfect: Garmin Oregon 550 with Built-in Camera Offers Touchscreen GPS for All Seasons, All Reasons
Trail Tech - Waypoint Averaging
Introducing BaseCamp: Garmin’s New Tool for Planning and Reviewing All of Your Outdoor Adventures
Garmin Updates Popular eTrex Models
 
2008
 
Garmin Announces New Marine Charts: More Details at a Lower Price
Garmin’s Touchscreen Oregon Series Gives Outdoor Enthusiasts the World at Their Fingertips
Garmin Introduces New and Improved Astro GPS Dog Tracking Collar
Garmin Previews New Mac Trip Planning Application
Garmin’s Colorado Series Gives Outdoor Enthusiasts a New Perspective
 
2007
 
Online Training Community Gets A Makeover As MotionBased Becomes Garmin Connect
Video: Garmin 2007 Outdoor Retailer
Garmin Adds High Sensitivity GPS Receiver to eTrex Series
Garmin Publishes API Library and Opens Communication Between Third Party Websites and Garmin GPS Devices
Garmin’s New Rinos: the Strong and Sensitive Type
Introducing the Garmin Astro GPS Dog Tracking System
 
2006
 
Garmin Ltd. Acquires Dynastream Innovations Inc.
A New Look For Garmin
Find Adventure with Garmin’s eTrex Venture Cx
Garmin Enhances Eastern European Mapping Data
Garmin Announces GPS Product Support for Mac OS X
Garmin Launches X-treme Handheld Makeover
 
2005
 
Introducing BlueChart g2: Next-Generation Charts from Garmin
Garmin Ltd. Acquires MotionBased Technologies
Garmin Chooses SiRF as Supplier on Selected New Garmin Devices
Garmin’s New Rino 520 and 530 Lead the Herd
Garmin Expands Features on Rino GPS Radios
Garmin GPS 60 and GPSMAP 60 Offer Rugged, Low-Priced Navigation
 
2004
 
Popular Garmin eTrex Legend, eTrex Vista Now in Living Color
Garmin Adds Foretrex 101 to Family of Wearable Navigators
Garmin Offers Anglers a Boatload of New Lake Maps
Garmin Unveils the Foretrex 201 - a Hands-Free GPS Device
Brilliant Color, Features Highlight the Garmin GPSMAP 76C and 76CS
Garmin Maps the Way to Prime Minnesota Fishing
Set Sail with the Newly Expanded Garmin MapSource BlueChart 6.0
 
2003
 
Garmin Extends GPS/Radio Family with Introduction of Rino 130
New Garmin GPSMAP 60C and GPSMAP 60CS Units Tout Bold Color Displays, Abundant Features
Garmin Enhances Coverage, Detail with BlueChart Version 5.5
Garmin Enhances Canadian Marine Cartography with New Agreement
Garmin's Geko 301 Adds Compass, Altimeter to Pocket-Sized GPS Family
Garmin Creates New Niche with GPS-Based Games on Geko 201
Garmin Offers Detailed Topographic Data for U.S. National Parks
Garmin Introduces Sleek, Simple GPS Devices with ‘Geko' Line
 
2002
 
Garmin’s GPS 72 Draws on Heritage of Popular GPS Devices
Garmin Patents Location-Reporting Feature on ‘Rino’ Radios
Garmin's Sensor-Packed GPSMAP 76S Is King of the Hill, City, Lake...
Anglers Delight: Garmin Triples Lakes Available on Fishing Hot Spots CD
Garmin Charges into the Two-Way Radio Market with ‘Rino' GPS Devices
 
2001
 
Garmin Makes Detail-Rich Offshore Mapping Available on CD-ROM
Garmin Points of Interest CD Adds Options to MapSource Line
Garmin Introduces its Own Line of Offshore Marine Mapping Data
GPS 76 and GPSMAP 76 give mariners two great navigation options with WAAS capabilities
Garmin Delivers Greater Accuracy to its Products with the Addition of WAAS Capability
Garmin Helps Fishermen Improve Their Sport
Garmin Goes Hunting with Camouflaged eTrex
Garmin Debuts the eTrex Venture, eTrex Legend and eTrex Vista
 
2000
 
Garmin Data Cards Get Smarter, Faster, Better
Garmin Enhances Canadian Cartography for its GPS Units
Garmin Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Termination of Selective Availability Adds Value to Garmin Products
New eTrex Summit packs a compass and altimeter into a portable package
Marine Map Data for your Garmin GPS Now as Close as your Computer
 
1999
 
Garmin Gives New Meaning to the Term "Handheld GPS" with eTrex
Garmin to Expand its Operations in Olathe
Garmin Unveils the Latest in Handheld GPS Design – the GPS 12MAP
Garmin eMap combines mapping detail and user-friendly operations in a palm-size package
Garmin Announces Mapping Made Easy
Garmin Debuts New GPS III Plus
Garmin Introduces Color Handheld - the GPS 12CX
Greater Map Detail Available with Introduction of MapSource CD-ROMs