APK teardown hints Garmin Connect will bring built-in nutrition tracking with photo meal logging, AI analysis, and hydration tips, possibly tied to Connect+.
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Garmin may be gearing up to broaden what its Connect service can do by adding a built-in nutrition tracking system. An APK teardown of Garmin Connect version 5.20 suggests the company is preparing a feature that will let users log meals directly inside Garmin’s ecosystem, without relying on third-party apps like MyFitnessPal—a shift that would keep more of the experience under one roof.
Strings found in the code indicate users could photograph their food and save those images in the app. There are mentions of limits on the number of uploads, which might point to technical caps or a tie-in with the paid Garmin Connect+ subscription. It’s still unclear whether the feature will be free for everyone or reserved for subscribers.
Another open question is whether Garmin plans to analyze those photos automatically. The market already offers AI tools that can roughly estimate calories and macronutrient breakdown from images, and it’s possible Garmin takes a similar path. That would turn a simple photo log into a more capable diet-tracking aid, making the feature feel less like storage and more like guidance.
Beyond meal logging, the leak also hints at upcoming recommendations around nutrition and hydration. Paired with training plans, such tips could be especially helpful for athletes—for instance, runners planning carbohydrate loading before a race. If this rolls out, Garmin would be moving Connect closer to an all-in-one hub for health, training, and nutrition, a logical next step for a platform built around training and health metrics.