Samsung has previewed its first smart ring at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, positioning it as a comprehensive health tracker enhanced with AI insights.
The Galaxy Ring is set to launch later this year and, according to Samsung, will offer a simplified way to track many different body metrics and support wellness goals.
The South Korean brand is also presenting the wearable as part of its vision for integrating artificial intelligence with mobile products, which it calls its "Galaxy AI Vision".

First look at the Samsung Galaxy Ring pic.twitter.com/J6l3GtIxmP
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Samsung has unveiled its first smart ring
In a blog post, Samsung digital health head Hon Pak said that portable devices will become the primary access point for AI and that the company's innovations would accelerate the technology's "global expansion". "That's why we're thrilled to be introducing Samsung Galaxy Ring later this year ? bringing Samsung's accumulated innovations to the smallest form for comfortable 24/7 wear," said Pak.
"As a new addition to our wearables portfolio, Galaxy Ring will offer users an all-new way to simplify everyday wellness, empowering them with greater insights and more ways to understand themselves day and night."
While Samsung has not yet detailed what sensors will be built into the device, it has said the tracking capabilities will include indicators around quality of sleep, including a...