Samsung Galaxy Ring V.1

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seems like the smartwatch has more features and quite pointless to get a ring?

 
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Smartwatch 100% has more feature than a ring, it has more space to do stuff.

Ring is easier to wear when you sleep, doesn't weigh a thing compared to smartwatches which may lead to wrist aches etc.

Wonder if the ring works if bought from overseas
 
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsu...-air-which-subscription-free-smart-ring-wins/

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy Ring if...​


1. You are a ride-or-die Android user​

The Galaxy Ring will only work within the Android ecosystem, so iPhone users must sit this smart ring opportunity out, or wait for Apple to make a smart ring. The seamless Wear OS integration keeps your health data aggregated from your Android device and your Galaxy Ring in one place, and you don't have to juggle multiple apps to keep track of your data.

2. You want in on the hottest and newest innovation​

This is the first leading mobile brand to come out with a smart ring and could signal a shift in the tech space if Apple and Google take notes and develop smart rings of their own. Early adopters and people who care about the newest technology will get a kick out of using the Galaxy Ring.


The Galaxy Ring brings some innovative features, like a double-pinch gesture that can dismiss alarms or snap photos with your phone. I have yet to encounter such a feature on any of the smart rings I've covered.

Also: I tested this smart ring for fitness junkies. Here's how it beats the Oura Ring

This isn't to say that the Ultrahuman Ring Air doesn't pack some promising and innovative tech within its smart ring (there is an AI food insights tool that uses ChatGPT for fitness- and diet-oriented food recommendations, after all). Still, when you buy the Galaxy Ring, you get a front-runner product in the tech and innovation space.


Plus, Samsung's brand means it's likely more people will use the product, more updates are coming, and you can visit stores like AT&T or Best Buy to get your questions on the product answered or troubleshoot any issues.

3. You are using the ring for sleep-tracking​

Samsung highlights sleep as the foundation of wellness and prioritizes the Galaxy Ring's sleep-tracking technology and features. Once we get our hands on a ring and test the sleep-tracking features, we'll report on the power of the sleep-monitoring tech and algorithms.


For now, though, here's what we know about the Galaxy Ring's sleep tracking. The analysis for sleep is "extensive", according to a press release, and uses a powerful sleep algorithm to monitor and measure your sleep quality. There's a sleep score, which is pretty normal among smart rings, and the ring also measures movement during sleep, sleep latency, and heart and respiratory rate.

Also: This $299 smart ring is my new go-to sleep tracker, and it's not by Oura


Another feature that makes the ring great for sleep is its lightweight build. When ZDNET's Kerry Wan tried the ring, he was impressed by how light it felt on his finger. Depending on your ring size, the ring can weigh anywhere from 2.3g to 3g, whereas the Ultrahuman Ring Air weighs anywhere from 2.4g to 3.6g.

While you sleep, you want a smart ring that feels slim and unobtrusive on your finger, so it's in a company's best interest to thoughtfully design a product that balances heavy-duty software with lightweight hardware. Samsung seems to have achieved this balance.

 
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has anyone checked with Samseng customer service on why ring wasn't launched in SG? Or when it will be launched?
 
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I went to a Samsung store and asked, they confirmed that SG won't be getting the ring. I asked them would the ring work in SG if I buy it from other countries but I think they don't know exactly.
 
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