It was long thought that Apple would also launch a smart ring to keep a close eye on your health. However, it now appears that the Cupertino company has scrapped plans for an Apple Ring.
According to sources to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple would like to focus more on the Apple Watch and they see more of a future in this product as a ring to measure your health. Yet there are more and more companies that are launching such a smart ring on the market, such as Samsung or Ringconn.
What is a smart ring?
A Smart Ring is essentially a compact, wearable gadget that you wear on your finger and is equipped with technological functions. In general, the rings are mainly used to register various health aspects. But there are also smart rings with a display or built-in chip for payment.
A ring is small, compact and you can in principle always wear it. Moreover, they can be charged very quickly, so you can use them almost anytime. Previously, the we smart ring from RingConn already tested, an excellent alternative to the Apple Watch.
Smart ring often next step
For some brands, the smart ring is the next step in the development of wearables. Instead of a smartwatch, fitness tracker or bracelet with built-in health sensors, a smart ring measures everything directly from your finger. For example, a smart ring can measure your heart rate, body temperature and sleep.
Samsung is one such company that, in addition to their smart watches, has now also launched the Samsung Galaxy Ring.
No Apple Ring for the time being
It was long expected that Apple would also come up with its own ring, but analyst Mark Gurman has indicated that these plans have been stopped for the time being. The reason is the Apple Watch. After all, the company does not want sales of their smartwatch to plummet due to the introduction of its own Smart Ring.
Apple’s watch has been a huge commercial success, in contrast to Samsung’s variant. That is why the company is reluctant to introduce a ring that would be significantly cheaper than the Apple Watch, so as not to run the risk of disappointing sales figures for their successful product.
Alternative to Apple Watch
Yet Apple could have used their smart ring as an alternative to the Apple Watch. A ring is more wearable than a watch and it may appeal to a different target group. Are you looking for an alternative to the Apple Watch? Then you can already use the smart ring RingConn to use.
The Smart Ring from RingConn is an excellent accessory if you want to keep a close eye on your health. The ring records all kinds of aspects of your health such as heart rate, oxygen in the blood, activity, stress level and sleep quality.
The ring is comfortable to wear, feels soft and sturdy and stays in place well. The measurements of the RingConn are accurate and comparable to other health products. Using the free RingConn app, you can view all collected data in detail and sync it with Apple’s Health app.