Apple is reportedly working on its own biometric tracking ring to compete with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Ring.
According to a Korean publication, Electronic Times” (ET News) reports (records are mixed in the field of tech rumors) that Apple has been considering developing a smart ring for several years. Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Ring at its Galaxy Unpacked 2024 keynote, likely in late July or early August. The Galaxy Ring was first unveiled at his Unpacked event for the Galaxy S24 series in January.
The smart ring market is currently led by Oura Ring, which was first released in 2015. The smart ring can record the user’s heart rate, breathing rate, and sleep data, and transfers that information via Bluetooth to his Oura app. As of 2022, approximately 1 million Oura rings have been sold.
“Apple has been steadily publishing patents related to smart rings for years, and pre-development for commercialization appears imminent,” an industry source said. electronic times.
Apple and Samsung’s Smart Rings are expected to have similar features and serve as smaller alternatives to the two tech giants’ fitness-tracking smartwatches. Electronic Times” According to reports, Apple’s fitness ring can support sleep tracking, blood flow measurements, and electrocardiograms. Other rumored features include the ability to remotely control other devices and wireless payments.
When will we hear more about the “Apple Ring”? Your guess is as accurate as mine, but if this device exists and the rumors surrounding the fitness-focused wearable are pointing towards the arrival of the Apple Watch. If it’s similar to what we had, it may not appear for several years.
Source: Electronic Times Via: MacRumors