Samsung patents 'Galaxy Ring' wearable as alternative to Galaxy Watch series

It seems that Samsung is planning to enter a new wearable segment. First reported on the South Korean Naver forum, industry insiders allege that Samsung has been developing a smart ring that could offer a lot of the features that the Galaxy Watch5 series delivers, such as tracking health metrics and monitoring activities like exercising, walking and sleeping.

Incidentally, the same blog post notes that Samsung has already filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Surprisingly, Samsung has managed to fit an optical heart rate monitor and ECG functionality within the wearable, despite its size disadvantage compared to a conventional smartwatch. Arguably, a smaller wearable than a smartwatch would be more useful if you only want to track your health rather than receive notifications from a paired smartphone too.

Currently, Samsung is expected to be still in the early stages of development. Hence, the device is not anticipated for release anytime soon and definitely not next year. Theoretically, the so-called 'Galaxy Ring' would be more durable than a smartwatch while also delivering superior battery life. For example, the Oura Ring 3 lasts up to 7 days between charges and has a titanium exterior. Prices start at US$299 for the Oura Ring 3 though, so we would not rule out Samsung's equivalent being almost as expensive as its smartwatches. 

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