Samsung has made it clear that they are shipping a smart ring in the near future. Apple has been considering the concept for almost a decade, and here’s how we know, and a glimpse of what they may have planned.
An Oura smart ring
An Oura smart ring
During Samsung’s Unpacked event for 2024, which saw the launch of new Galaxy S24 smartphones, the South Korean electronics giant also teased an entry into a relatively small market. Going beyond smartwatches, Samsung declared it was working on a smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, that could be released later in 2024.
Smart rings have been around for a while, with the most well-known model being the Oura Ring. The wearable, which appears like discrete jewelry, is lined with sensors in a similar manner to a smartwatch, with it tracking data points for heart rate, blood oxygen level, movement, and nightly body temperature.
After Apple Vision Pro, an ‘Apple Ring’ may be next
After Apple Vision Pro, an ‘Apple Ring’ may be next