Samsung introduces smart rings as a new product category, marking a significant expansion of its health tracking efforts, following its successful launch of Galaxy smartwatches.
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Samsung plans to focus on health tracking with the ring, following the lead of other finger wellness devices like Oura and Evie.
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The Galaxy Ring is expected to have a PPG heart rate sensor and an ECG sensor, in addition to other sensors including SpO2 and sleep monitoring, according to a device patent.
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According to one rumor, the Galaxy Ring may actually offer "higher accuracy" than some of Samsung's top Android smartwatches, which might make it appealing to people who are concerned about their health.
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Early patents suggest the Galaxy Ring may be capable of controlling other devices like smartphones, tablets, or laptops, but Samsung's plans on implementing this feature remain unclear.
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Samsung plans to leverage Galaxy AI for health efforts, including AI-based coaching, readiness score calculation, and day recommendations, similar to Oura.
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Samsung expects users to expect up to nine days of battery life from the Galaxy Ring or five days from the Oura Ring, depending on enabled features.
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Samsung plans to enable users to control other devices using a gesture system similar to the S Pen, such as moving, tapping, or swiping on the ring, which could be easily marketed as a magical device control method.
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The Galaxy Ring is currently in its prototype stage, set to enter mass production in the second quarter, with its official unveiling expected during Samsung Unpacked's summer event.
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