Apple's Smart Ring: A real innovation?

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Smart rings, also known as Smart Rings, are a technology that was intended to be a clear evolution of smart watches, but in a much smaller size. As an innovation it seemed something forgotten, until patents of what could be an Apple smart ring were leaked and they are back in the spotlight again.

In this post we will analyze smart rings as a technology a little, we will talk about their evolution and we will draw our conclusions from the great enigma that circulates on the networks: Will an Apple smart ring come to the market?

Smart rings: a long history

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The history of smart rings is a journey that combines wearable technology with innovation in electronic devices. Although smart rings They do not have as extensive a history as other technological devices, their development has been rapid and is full of interesting advances, but of dubious practicality.

The origin of smart rings begins in 2010, which is when the first models begin to go on the market, with the premise that why can't we integrate technology into something intended simply to decorate the fingers.

With the advancement of technology in miniaturization and more sophisticated sensors, manufacturers began to explore new possibilities for smart rings. More advanced models emerged that could more accurately track physical activity, monitor the health status of their users, and even make contactless payments.

But of course, without forgetting that a ring is an aesthetic element that should have a design and comfort, because The designs became stylized and increasingly resembled a normal ring., but with all the technology integrated.

And although they were not a revolution by any means, There are certain niches where they can make sense.. For example, some smart rings are used in the medical industry to monitor the health of patients, while others are used in the business setting to improve productivity and safety.

What are the most popular smart rings on the market?

And although the leak of Apple's smart ring patent may give signs that we are facing an innovation, over the years there have been other manufacturers who have been able to market, with greater or lesser success, smart rings.

Fitbit Flex 2 (2016)

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Although it is not a ring itself, Fitbit launched the Flex 2, a fitness bracelet that could become a smart ring by placing it in a special accessory. This marked the beginning of the integration of wearable technology in more discreet and versatile forms and we could say that it is the first smart ring on the market.

Motiv Ring (2017)

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Motiv was one of the first brands to launch a real smart ring, with advanced fitness, heart rate and sleep tracking capabilities. Its sleek design and focus on comfort made it a hit among fashion- and health-conscious users, seeing some sales success in its year of release.

Oura Ring (2018)

oura ring

This smart ring stood out above all for being focused on sleep monitoring and recovery, very specific niches oriented more towards the social and healthcare world.
With advanced sensors, the Oura Ring offered detailed metrics on sleep quality and body recovery level, which made it a popular tool among athletes and professionals in the medical sector as a work tool.

Amazon Echo Loop (2019)

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And although many do not remember this, Amazon also entered the smart ring market with Echo Loop, a ring that integrates the virtual assistant Alexa and that it was a big mistake for the company

With this ring, users could perform tasks such as sending messages, making calls and controlling smart devices with voice commands using Alexa through the ring, but due to both the cost and the features, the market did not end up understanding the product and it was discontinued for a while. after.

Apple's smart ring: everything we know

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From what has been leaked by the patent office, Apple's smart ring was intended to be a kind of peripheral that would allow the user to interact with a screen without touching it, something that a priori would not make much sense if we do not take one into account. of Apple's latest releases: glasses VisionPro.

And apparently, the patent could refer to these rings as if they were a “control” for the Vision Pro or the Apple Watch, but in the end they were not necessary since, per se, the glasses are capable of detecting the users' hands.

So honestly, an Apple smart ring coming out is more than unlikely, but who knows? This patent is probably the beginning of future revolutions, which could be brewing within Cupertino and which will surprise us in the future.


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