Apple is developing a smart ring that can be worn on one finger to monitor the user’s health metrics.
According to a new report published by the website Electronic Times Korean technology, Apple is paying close attention to the market in search of signs that indicate that the smart ring will be a popular alternative to smart watches, as it can be worn for a longer period and is easier to sleep with compared to smart watches.
Apple has studied the idea of a wearable ring for several years, registering many patents related to it. With Samsung preparing to launch its own product on the market, it may be a good time for Apple to launch a smart ring.
Apple is said to be seriously considering the idea of a smart ring, as it is considered a viable expansion to its range of wearable devices.
These latest rumors related to the alleged Apple product come after Samsung officially announced at the beginning of this year its intention to launch a smart ring, and it is expected to be revealed in the middle of this year and put on the market during the second half of the year in conjunction with the launch of new versions of its foldable phones.
According to recent rumors, it is said that the Samsung smart ring will be offered in different sizes, and will measure blood flow and oxygen saturation, monitor electrical activity of the heart, and track sleep, in addition to other features for controlling home appliances and electronic payments remotely.
It is worth noting that there are already companies offering similar products, such as the Finnish company Aurora, which has sold more than one million units of its smart rings since its launch in 2015.
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