Battery life of up to seven days, water resistance up to 100 meters, and sizing kit included.
Connects to paired Galaxy phone for various features.
Requires Android 11 or above and Samsung Health app for full functionality.
Samsung's latest entry into the smart ring market is the Galaxy Ring.
Users can dismiss alarms or take photos with gestures.
The Galaxy Ring is Samsung's latest entry into the smart ring market. This small piece of jewelry can be worn on a finger and connects to a paired Galaxy phone, providing various features when certain gestures are initiated. Users can dismiss alarms or take photos with the Galaxy Ring by tapping the pinch on their finger wearing the device. The gesture controls for these functions allow for a hands-free experience, making it convenient for users who may be busy or have limited use of their hands. To turn on gesture controls, users must have a Samsung Wearable app account and enable the feature in the app's settings. The Galaxy Ring is designed to be worn on an index finger but can also function on other fingers if desired. It has a battery life of up to seven days and requires Android 11 or above and the latest Samsung Health app for full functionality. In addition, it offers advanced health tracking, AI integration, design and comfort features, battery life and charging options, compatibility information, convenience features such as auto workout detection and Find My Ring via the Samsung Find app. The materials used in the Galaxy Ring are durable titanium casing with water resistance up to 100 meters. It also includes a sizing kit for finding the perfect fit. Early reviews suggest that it is a game changer in the wearable era, and its multi-functional features make it an attractive option for those who own Samsung Galaxy devices, particularly those that support Galaxy AI. The Samsung Galaxy Ring retails at £399 regardless of size or color. In comparison, Oura's cheapest ring is the silver or black heritage rings which cost £299. Both rings are made from titanium and water resistant up to 100 meters. While the Oura Ring has been popular among celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Jack Dorsey, Jennifer Aniston, and Prince Harry, the Samsung Galaxy Ring offers a more affordable alternative with similar features. It is essential to note that no subscription fee is required for the Samsung Galaxy Ring; users pay a one-time cost for the device. However, there may be future Samsung Health features that require a subscription or additional fees. The Galaxy Ring can be used with Android devices and provides users with various health tracking options such as sleep, heart rate monitoring, skin temperature monitoring, and menstrual cycles tracking. It also offers an energy levels analysis to help users understand their daily activity readiness. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is a promising new entry in the smart ring market that offers a variety of features at an affordable price point for those who own Samsung Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy Ring requires pairing with a Samsung Galaxy smartphone with Android 11.0 or above and minimum 1.5GB Memory.
Service availability may vary by country or region for the Galaxy Ring.
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The author mentions that Samsung had previously stated that there would be no monthly subscription for the Galaxy Ring and that this was a permanent decision. However, in a footnote during Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked presentation, the language used regarding subscription options was more vague. The author interprets this as leaving the door open for Samsung to charge a monthly subscription in the future. While there is no explicit statement from Samsung indicating that they will charge for a monthly subscription, the author speculates that they may do so based on their history of undercutting competition with temporary pricing promotions and hints of charging for advanced AI features.
But there’s no escaping that this disclaimer reads like it gives Samsung a route out of its commitment to not charging a subscription.
]The choice to not include a subscription was a permanent decision and that it had no plans to charge monthly now or in the future.[
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is not revolutionary in the smart ring market but is considered exciting due to Samsung’s brand recognition.
The Oura Ring has been a popular smart ring since 2015 and gained attention through collaborations with the NBA and scientific researchers.
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]The Galaxy Ring is not revolutionary in the smart ring market but is considered exciting due to Samsung’s brand recognition.[
Samsung’s decision to enter the smart ring market could potentially lead other tech companies like Apple and Google to do the same.
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The author makes an appeal to popularity and legitimacy by mentioning Samsung's decision to enter the smart ring market and the potential for Apple and Google to follow suit. This is an appeal to authority fallacy as it assumes that because a well-known company enters a market, their product must be superior or more legitimate.
Because it's Samsung.
Samsung’s decision to make a smart ring gives legitimacy to a niche wearable
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring was released on July 24, 2024.
It requires Android 11 or above and the latest Samsung Health app for full functionality.
The battery lasts up to seven days.
It includes features like Advanced Health Tracking, AI Integration, Design and Comfort, Battery Life and Charging, Compatibility, Convenience Features.
It monitors heart rate, skin temperature, physical activity, analyzes sleep and workouts, tracks menstrual cycles.
It provides personalized wellness tips and calculates your Energy Score for daily activity readiness.
The materials used are durable titanium casing and water-resistant up to 100 meters.
It includes Auto Workout Detection, Find My Ring via the Samsung Find app, and gesture controls for phone functions.
Early reviews suggest it’s a game changer in the wearable era.
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It monitors heart rate, skin temperature, physical activity, analyzes sleep and workouts
Samsung will launch its first ever Galaxy ring as part of its health and fitness devices.
The Samsung Galaxy ring can track sleep, walks, runs, heart rate, skin temperature, and menstrual cycles.
The Samsung Galaxy ring costs £399 regardless of size or colour.
Oura’s cheapest ring is the silver or black heritage rings which cost £299.
Both rings are made from titanium and water resistant up to 100m.
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The article contains selective reporting as the author only mentions the price difference between the Samsung Galaxy ring and Oura ring, but fails to mention that with the Oura ring, users need to pay a monthly subscription fee for all of its features. The author also makes editorializing statements such as 'essentially £100 more' and 'pretty game-changing'.
Not charging a subscription fee is pretty game-changing as most of Oura’s competitors charge monthly for their features.
The question we’re all asking is: Will the Samsung Galaxy ring be good enough to challenge the market-dominating Oura ring?
It’s expensive – essentially £100 more than the cheapest Oura ring.
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The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'essentially £100 more' when comparing the prices of the two rings. This is an appeal to emotion and can sway readers without providing any actual evidence or comparison.
'There’s just one single price for the Samsung Galaxy ring. You’ll pay £399 for the ring, no matter what size or colour you choose. That’s expensive – essentially £100 more than the cheapest Oura ring.'
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