Samsung Galaxy Ring: What you need to know now

Updated on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:11AM by Nicole Batac

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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Ring, its sleekest wearable yet, at its recent Galaxy Unpacked event. This long-awaited addition to the Galaxy ecosystem boasts cutting-edge health tracking features and aims to be a game-changer in the wearable tech market.

Smart rings, known for their discreet design, have remained a niche product. Samsung, the industry giant, is poised to change that with the Galaxy Ring. This stylish ring, available in Black, Silver, and Gold, is crafted from durable grade 5 titanium and comes in a range of sizes (5-13) to ensure a perfect fit.

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Samsung strikes first in the smart ring patent battle against Oura

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Samsung isn't waiting for a potential legal fight—it's going on the offensive. The tech giant has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Oura, a leader in the smart ring market, seeking a court declaration that its upcoming Galaxy Ring doesn't infringe on five of Oura's patents.

Samsung accuses Oura of a concerning pattern: suing competitors over features typical to most smart rings, like sensors, batteries, and metric-based scores. The lawsuit cites instances where Oura targeted rivals like Ultrahuman, Circular, and RingConn—sometimes before their products even launched in the US.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Your smart kitchen assistant (maybe)

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We got a glimpse of the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, but details were scarce. Now, a leaked feature hints at its potential: personalized meal planning. Korean reports suggest Samsung is teaming up its Mobile eXperience division with the Home Appliance department to connect the Galaxy Ring with Samsung Food. This could translate to the ring tracking your daily activity and Samsung Food, linked with a smart Samsung fridge using AI image recognition, recommending meals based on your calorie burn and BMI.

Imagine a futuristic kitchen where your Samsung oven automatically adjusts cooking based on the recipe, and your fridge can order missing ingredients through Samsung e-Food center. Sounds amazing, right?

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Samsung showcases Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024

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Following earlier teasers, Samsung showcased the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, revealing its design and additional functionalities. This health and wellness-focused wearable will be available in platinum silver, gold, and ceramic black and is expected to launch later this year.

Samsung initially revealed a render of the Galaxy Ring at its Unpacked event last month, sparking comparisons to competitor Oura Ring. While specific sensor details remain undisclosed, the company confirmed its focus on well-being tracking.

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