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Garmin smartwatches are good, support both Apple and Android and have their own App Store store for the watches that works with both mobile OS platforms.
It’s not clear what critical features couldn’t work for Apple on Android.
The missing critical feature was their a walled garden.
Garmin makes the best purpose-built smartwatches around. If you run, climb, hike, or golf a lot there isn't a better device for you.
I stand by the Instinct. All of the smart features I need, and a 2 week battery life. I just wish they would release a model that doesn't look like a G-Shock.
Other Garmin watches have practically the same features as the Instinct, but look different. Garmin makes small changes to market the watches to different segments.