Samsung Smart Ring Rumored to Track Health and Sleep After App Code and Patent Discovery

Samsung users found icons of a smart ring in the Galaxy Wearable app, sparking rumors of an upcoming Galaxy Ring product.
Samsung filed a patent earlier this year for a device called the "Galaxy Ring" to measure health indicators and sleep.
Additional evidence was found in the Galaxy Wearable app code referring to connectivity and syncing with a "Galaxy Ring."
A Samsung smart ring would compete with the popular Oura Ring and integrate with Samsung Health.
A ring form factor may enable sleep tracking for those who can't sleep with a smartwatch.

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