Samsung used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to give visitors another look at the Galaxy Ring, which the company briefly showed off at the Galaxy Unpacked event this year. A writer from The Verge was able to spend some time with a prototype of the ring and reports on her experiences with the small but clever gadget.
What tricks does Samsung's new health gadget have?
The Galaxy Ring will come in three colors, which could change in the final product: platinum silver, ceramic black and gold. According to the author, the exterior of the ring belies the weight and density on the finger. She describes the shape of the ring as slightly concave, and it was also offered in all color versions in sizes 5 to 13, ranging from S to XL.
For digital health at Samsung, Dr. Hon Pak is responsible, who wants to solve the “digital health dilemma” in an editorial about the ring. He describes Samsung's vision for an “intelligent health platform”. Dr. According to The Verge, Hon Pak explained that the Galaxy Ring can provide insights into sleep based on heart rate, movement and breathing indicators. The partnership with Natural Cycles for the ring, which had already integrated period and fertility tracking into the Galaxy Watch, will also be continued. According to Dr. Hon Pak, the device offers a new way to “simplify everyday wellness.”
Source: Samsung
Source: Samsung
Samsung would like to introduce a new health feature for the Galaxy Ring and the Watch 6 called “My Vitality Score”. This feature takes into account the four factors of sleep, activity, resting heart rate and heart rate variability. Galaxy Ring owners will also be able to set specific health goals and receive corresponding updates and tips in the form of so-called booster cards, which will also be available in the Galaxy Health app later this year.
Suitable for: Samsung Galaxy Ring: Release in 2024 and suitable for every finger [Gerücht]
The Galaxy Ring is compatible with the Galaxy Watch and, for now, Galaxy mobile phones from Samsung; other Android devices could follow. The release and pricing of the ring are still pending. In any case, Samsung's health gadget is expected to be released this year.
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