Smart ring device to be showcased during MWC 2024 this yearGalaxy Ring, and confirmed that it will be available in black, gold and silver colors, as well as 9 wearable sizes. Samsung announced the official launch of this smart ring at the Unpacked 2024 event held in Paris, France.
From the appearance, the Galaxy Ring is not much different from ordinary ring devices, and it is easier for users to continue wearing it during sleep. At the same time, it can record the user's body data through Samsung's sensor components and health-related technologies, and convert it into personal body "vitality points", allowing users to more easily understand their personal physical condition, and even allowing female wearers to track their personal physiological conditions.
Samsung plans to allow all Android phones to use this smart ring, not just Samsung phones.
Overall, Samsung hopes to allow users to track and record their physical condition at any time in a simpler way, but emphasizes that there will be no overlap or conflict with the product positioning of the existing Galaxy Watch series smart watches. Instead, it hopes to provide users with more options suitable for personal use.
The Galaxy Ring weighs only 2.3 grams to 3 grams, and its ring form makes it easier for users to wear. It also supports 10ATM water resistance and 59-grade titanium as the surface treatment. At the same time, the battery life can reach 7 days. It also has a charging storage box with a built-in LED light to indicate the charging status, which can be charged to 30% in 40 minutes.
In addition to continuously tracking users' personal health status through the Samsung Health service, Galaxy AI also continuously and more accurately measures body data. By analyzing changes in sleep status, physical activity, sleeping heart rate, etc., it can further provide users with health adjustment suggestions based on the measurement results. It can even help users analyze sleep quality and determine the menstrual cycle of female users by measuring skin temperature.
In addition, Galaxy Ring can also determine heart health status through heart rate measurement, including heart rate per minute, start and duration of beating, and can automatically detect running or walking exercise status. It can also provide daily reminders for users to move their bodies to help users develop exercise habits. It also supports two-finger pinch gestures to operate the phone's camera shutter function or turn off the alarm. In addition, the specific location of the Galaxy Ring can be confirmed through the phone's find function.
In addition to Samsung's launch of the smart ring, Apple has previously been rumored to be creating a "smart ring" product design, which also focuses on health and fitness functions. However, it does not seem to be actively investing in the subsequent design of this device, so it is not yet certain whether it will be actually launched.
Galaxy Ring is expected to be available for pre-order in certain countries and regions starting today, with a suggested retail price of US$399. It can be used with the Samsung Health service to continuously track users' personal health status without any additional subscription fees. It is expected to be launched on July 7, but there are currently no plans to launch it in the Taiwan market.
