Subj : Apple hints at smart ring plans with its unsubtle Apple Watch sur
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Date : Thu Sep 05 2024 22:45:05

Apple hints at smart ring plans with its unsubtle Apple Watch survey

Date:
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 21:30:20 +0000

Description:
While an Apple smart ring has long been rumored, it appears the company is at 
least considering it more, according to a recent survey of Apple Watch users 
viewed by AppleInsider.

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Were just four days away from Apples September 9, 2024, special event titled 
Its Glowtime. And while were expecting new iPhones , AirPods , and Apple 
Watches , as you might expect, the technology giant is likely hard at work on 
future gadgets. 

Recently, Apple has been sending a survey to select Apple Watch users, asking 
for feedback on the smartwatch itself, various features, including battery 
life, and, most interestingly, whether they use a smart ring, according to 
AppleInsider , which viewed some of the questions. 

While thats far from concrete evidence, its clear that Apple is at least 
considering exploring a smart ring, something thats been rumored time and 
time again with more frequency. Specifically, smart rings appeared when folks 
were asked if they used other wearables. (Image credit: Future) 

Apple is likely using the results as market research to determine what other 
form factors may interest them. Asking folks with an Apple Watch about a 
smart ring is not entirely out of the blue, either. Apple has been filing 
patents related to smart rings for several years , and its been rumored that 
the technology giant will eventually enter the category. 

Of course, as it does with any future products, Apple works in secret. An 
Apple smart ring does make sense, though, as it can provide a similar feature 
set to the Apple Watch but double down on health and activity tracking while 
also providing it in a build that might be more suitable for some customers. 

I wear an Apple Watch Ultra basically 24/7 or any other myriad smartwatch I 
might be testing, but plenty of folks dont want to sleep with a gadget 
strapped to their wrist. A smart ring fixes that and can also solve the 
battery life problem, which Apple asked users about in this survey, 
specifically if they use a fast charger. (Image credit: Apple) 

That comes in the box with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 , allowing 
you to refuel the smartwatch quickly, but considering an Apple Ring may not 
have a screen, it could stretch to multiple days without needing a recharge. 
Look at the Oura Ring or Galaxy Ring ; both offer multi-day battery life. 

An Apple Ring could also help you disconnect and avoid giving yourself access 
to yet another device with a screen. Considering Samsungs Galaxy Ring offers 
a finger gesture, Apple could expand the Series 9 and Ultra 2s  and Vision 
Pros  Double Tap functionality to a smart ring, allowing you to control 
another device with it. 

Of course, nothings official until Apple makes it official, and its likely 
that an Apple-branded smart ring is still a way out. After all, were not 
expecting it in a few days at the next Apple event, but its clear that smart 
rings are at least on the radar for the brand. 

And as someone keen to see Apple enter the category, Ill take this as a hint 
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'It's Glowtime.' is ...



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/smartwatches/apple-hints-at-smart-rin
g-plans-with-its-unsubtle-apple-watch-survey


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