Samsung launched its first smart ring, the Galaxy Ring, in 2024. Now, Apple is also preparing to enter the smart ring category to compete directly with models like the Oura Ring lineup and the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Leaks have also hinted at a potential name for Apple's smart ring. Apple typically takes longer than its competitors to enter new product categories. For instance, the brand is preparing to launch its long-rumored foldable iPhone this year, whereas popular Android brands have already established themselves in the foldable market.

Apple's smart ring may face competition from popular brands.
Tipster Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) revealed in an X post that Apple is developing a smart ring, referred to as the 'iRing'. The leak is brief and contains no details regarding the wearable device or its features. It also does not disclose a potential launch timeline for the so-called iRing.

The iRing is believed to be in the early stages of development, with no indication of how far the project has progressed.

These new claims align with Apple's long-standing approach to exploring product categories. Rather than being the first to market, the company often observes and analyzes market trends before designing products accordingly. Meanwhile, the company is preparing to launch its foldable phone, arriving years after Android competitors explored this segment and released multiple models. However, there has been no official statement from Apple regarding this matter.

Apple's smart ring had previously been mentioned in patent applications. Rumors suggested that the smart ring would feature health and fitness tracking sensors and enable hand detection capabilities for the company's mixed-reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro. It was expected to arrive as a screen-free alternative to the Apple Watch, with a price point likely lower than Apple's existing wearable devices.

The iRing is expected to compete with the popular Oura Ring series and the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Samsung entered the smart ring segment in 2024 with the launch of the Galaxy Ring. Priced at ₹38,999, it is available in nine sizes ranging from 5 to 13. It offers various health and fitness monitoring features, including sleep scoring and snoring analysis, and is IP68 dust and water-resistant. Reports suggest that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Ring 2 in early 2027; it is rumored to feature improved battery life and more accurate sensors compared to the original Galaxy Ring. Its battery is expected to last up to 10 days on a single charge.

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