Apple and Samsung are preparing to launch smart rings; see details

A newly filed patent shows: Apple may be closer to launching its smart ring lineup. According to the documents, the wearable device will bring functions similar to some functions found in the brand’s watches, such as notification alerts.

The record came right after the news Samsung will develop a similar device. The South Korean giant would have already started the first tests of the product, which could be called “Curio”, according to the trademark the company registered with the UK Intellectual Property Office (22) on Tuesday.

Here we collect the main information available so far about these smart rings.

Apple smart ring

Apple’s new smart ring patent provides some clues as to what the wearable can do, c.How to connect to a wide variety of devices, from smartwatches to mobile phones, Bluetooth headphones, tablets and PCs. Pairing allows you to control such devices by ring tone, for example.

Described as “hidden everyday communication devices” in the document submitted by the Cupertino giant to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, rings should provide tactile feedback, vibrates when receiving an alert or activating functions. This sensor is housed in a “jewel” on the top that also hides the processor.

Apple Ring, which is the unofficial name of the innovation, will also be able to interact with virtual reality devices. Apple’s Content, without the need for a controller. Health monitoring features are another possible addition to a traditional ring-like wearable.

Samsung smart ring

Against this, Samsung Galaxy RingThis name, which is also an unofficial name, apparently consists of a device that focuses more on monitoring fitness and health conditions (heart rate, sleep, etc.). In this way, it will be an option more similar to Oura Ring, which visualizes the monitored data on the mobile phone.

But that doesn’t mean Samsung’s future wearable won’t have functions like those predicted in Apple’s model, such as vibration notification alerts. According to SamMobile, The device is in advanced development and could go into mass production later this year..

Since the smart ring needs to be certified for health tracking, probably only to be released in 2024Rumor has it that it may be referred to as the “Curio” as previously reported. Apple’s model is also expected to be released for next year.