She had the right to her top minute of fame at the end of the Unpacked conference in January which unveiled the Galaxy S24 smartphones.
At the MWC mobility show in Barcelona, Samsung is exhibiting the Galaxy Ring, its first connected ring dedicated to health.
You will have to wait a little longer to touch it or even try it.
The Korean giant keeps its precious ring under cover, as much for fear of industrial espionage as criticism of its design which, indicates a discreet panel, is not definitive.
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From a distance, however, it conveys an image of quality and beautiful finish.
Similar to a large wedding ring, it is available in three colors (black, metallic gray and gold) and in nine different sizes.
His interest on the finger?
Collect valuable data such as heart rate, number of steps taken or calories burned during the day.
Designed to be worn constantly, it also monitors sleep quality and sports activities.
Objective: to monitor the health of its wearer.
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Oura Ring, Circular Ring or even Amazfit Helio Ring… such connected jewelry has already existed on the market since the start of the decade.
Without the technology having really broken through as an alternative to connected watches.
The future Lord of the Rings connected?
Samsung is therefore jumping on the bandwagon.
“We are the first big player to launch and we want to democratize this miniaturized product beyond technophiles”, replies William George, mobility marketing manager at Samsung France… “It is a product without screen which could please by providing health features enhanced by artificial intelligence.
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The Asian manufacturer does not specify whether the device will be compatible with smartphones other than its own.
The price remains unknown but marketing will begin with a global launch in the second half of the year.