Apple is developing a smart ring that can be worn on the finger to monitor users' health indicators.
According to a new report from Korean technology website Electronic Times, Apple is monitoring the market closely, looking for signs that smart rings will become a popular alternative to smart watches because they can be worn longer and are better for sleeping. Like smart watches. .
Apple has been working on the idea of a wearable ring for years, and has filed several patents related to it. While Samsung is gearing up to launch its own product, this could be the right time for Apple to launch a smart ring.
Apple is said to be seriously considering the idea of a smart ring, as it is seen as a useful addition to its wearables lineup.
These latest rumors regarding alleged Apple products come after Samsung officially announced plans to launch a smart ring earlier this year, which is expected to be unveiled in the middle of this year and be available in the second half of the year. The launch of the product of the year coincides with the launch of a new version of the foldable phone.
According to recent rumors, Samsung's smart rings will be available in different sizes, and in addition to controlling home appliances and other functions, they will also measure blood flow and oxygen saturation, monitor the electrical activity of the heart, track sleep, etc. Payments.
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 smart rings since its launch in 2015.