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Samsung has big ambitions for the Galaxy Ring

The Verge · 1y

Samsung has teased a new wearable device called Galaxy Ring, and it is expected to be released this year. The prototype models of the Galaxy Ring come in three colors, and it is lighter than expected. Although the specific sensors in the ring were not disclosed, it was mentioned that it will offer sleep insights based on heart rate, movement, and respiratory indicators. Samsung's partnership with Natural Cycles will bring period and fertility tracking to the Galaxy Ring. Through the ring and the Health app, Samsung will introduce a new metric called My Vitality Score, based on factors like sleep, activity, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability. The Galaxy Ring is a part of Samsung's vision for ambient sensing and connected care.