
Samsung Galaxy Ring was teased during the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17 where the Galaxy S24 series were revealed. The Galaxy Ring was said to launch as a health and fitness tracker compatible with the Samsung Health suite.
However, the Galaxy Ring's specific details were not revealed by the company during the event. Subsequent leaks and reports have shed light on its anticipated features and design. Now, a senior Samsung executive, Daniel Seung Lee, has confirmed the launch timeline for the Galaxy Ring.
According to Gadgets360, Daniel Seung Lee confirmed in a LinkedIn post that the long-awaited Galaxy Ring will make its debut in the second half of 2024. While no further specifics were provided regarding the launch, this confirmation aligns with previous speculation suggesting a release alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 later this year.
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Recent sightings of the Samsung Galaxy Ring within the Good Lock app's battery widgets section hinted at its imminent launch. The smart ring is expected to be available in three colour options and various sizes, accommodating sizes up to 13 (22.2mm). Additionally, it is anticipated to feature support for Pogo pin charging.
The company claimed Galaxy Ring is a "powerful and accessible health and wellness device," the Galaxy Ring is designed to facilitate health and fitness tracking. Equipped with multiple sensors on its underside, as showcased in the official teaser, the smooth, circular ring aims to provide comprehensive health insights.
Earlier leaks have suggested that the Samsung Galaxy Ring will likely incorporate sensors such as electrocardiogram (ECG), photoplethysmography (PPG), or atrial fibrillation (AFib) sensors.
Furthermore, it is expected to include features like 24x7 heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and sleep tracking. All health, fitness, and sleep data recorded by the smart ring are anticipated to be seamlessly integrated into the Samsung Health suite for convenient monitoring.