Samsung Reveals Health-Focused Galaxy Ring to Rival Fitbit, Oura
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Samsung teased AI and smart home integrations for the upcoming Galaxy Ring at Mobile World Congress. The ring's health data could control lights or set medicine alerts.
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The Galaxy Ring will track sleep, heart rate, respiration, movement, and sleep latency. It can work alone or with the Galaxy Watch for improved accuracy.
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Samsung's health plans aim to compete with Fitbit's similar Fitbit Labs program that uses AI to provide health insights.
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The Galaxy Ring enters a market dominated by Oura but will also compete with Movano's Evie Ring. Apple has explored making a health ring but isn't actively developing one.
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Samsung hopes the Galaxy Ring provides a subtle wearable option as part of broader Samsung Health goals, appealing to those wanting a simple form factor.