Posted 2/27/2024, 2:19:00 PM
Apple Patented Smart Ring for AR/VR Control, But Product Seems Unlikely for Now
- Apple granted a patent for a smart ring device to be used as an input method for AR/VR headsets, but plans for an actual product seem unlikely currently
- Recent rumors about an "Apple Ring" health sensor and smart ring are unsubstantiated and sketchy
- Analysts have speculated about an Apple smart ring product for over 10 years, but most patents never materialize into actual products
- Apple isn't actively developing a smart ring device right now despite people at the company promoting the concept
- The finger ring input patent is likely redundant given the hand tracking capabilities of Apple's AR/VR headset