Samsung confirmed that it is working on the rumored Galaxy Ring. The presentation event for the new Galaxy S24 closed with the formal presentation of the smart ring intended to track physical activity and other variables linked to health (stress, sleep quality, etc.). “Powerful and accessible”described the South Korean manufacturer, without giving further details.
Samsung said in a brief preview that the device will use artificial intelligence to monitor some indicators of well-being. He said it will change “the shape of future health like only Samsung can.”
About the price or release date? Nothing yet. The new Galaxy Ring is expected to hit the market sometime this year, according to advancement one of Samsung’s apps last year.
In appearance, it is a ring with a large number of sensors only visible on its interior face. According to past leaks, the new product in Samsung’s catalog would offer the typical functions of this type of device. wearables. In principle, he would aim to compete against Ourawhich today is the main reference in the sector.
Its technology will allow us to “stay connected, unleash our creativity and develop healthier habits, all in more meaningful ways,” Samsung said in its presentation. “This is just the beginning and we can’t wait for you to try it for yourselves,” he added. And nothing more.
This is what we know about Samsung’s Galaxy Ring
The Galaxy Ring is supposed to leverage the already existing Samsung Health app ecosystem. In fact, the company announced the device along with new updates to its wellness application. Between them, Vitality Score, a scoring system for our level of recovery of some health indicators. And one Booster Cardpowered by artificial intelligence.
In 2022, the first clues of the possible characteristics of the Galaxy Ring were disclosed, in patents filed with the South Korean authorities. The documents suggested that the ring would serve, among other things, as thermometer and to measure the user’s heart rate.
These reports indicated that Samsung had partnered with the Japanese company Meiko, which would be in charge of developing the internal technology of the ring. Specifically, the printed circuit boards that would allow the connection of the different components and the general operation of the device.
Previous patents showed a possible integration of the product with other devices of the brand. For example, the possibility of controlling television functions with the ring. Furthermore, like other gadgets of this segment, it would be linked to the mobile phone through a dedicated application.
Smart rings from other brands are currently sold on the market starting at $300, but it is not known if Samsung could aim for a similar figure. There had been speculation about the possibility of the Galaxy Ring being presented to the public at CES 2024, the technology fair in Las Vegas, United States. But this did not happen. So we will have to wait even longer to confirm the full range of functions and the final price.
As for the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the company announced that the models are now available for pre-order. In Spain, the standard S24 will be sold from 909 euros, while for the S24+ you will have to pay from 1,159 euros. The S24 Ultra, the flagship of the line, will start at 1,479 euros. The latest generation terminals arrive with new AI-powered features.