Posted 2/20/2024, 10:27:13 AM
Apple Fast-Tracks Smart Ring to Rival Samsung Health Tracker
- Apple allegedly speeding up development of a smart ring to rival Samsung's Galaxy Ring that can track health biometrics
- Ring expected to feature blood flow monitoring, ECG, sleep tracking, device control, and contactless payments
- Move comes as Samsung prepares to unveil its Galaxy Ring at July event and enter mass production in 2H 2024
- Smart ring category currently led by Oura Ring which has sold over 1 million devices but drawn criticism over new subscription model
- Apple ring could provide alternative to Apple Watch for health tracking in less intrusive form factor