After the mobile and the watch, Samsung wants you to wear a ring on your finger, but for what?

The ring is still in development, but it has the potential to become a must-have accessory for tech enthusiasts.

After being one of the most important brands in the mobile and smartwatch industry, Samsung has set its sights on a new device: a smart ring. Although it is not the first time that we have heard about a wearable of this type, now much more details are revealed about it.

In an effort to expand its range of connected products, the South Korean company has revealed new information about its Galaxy Ring project. A ring that promises to deliver smart features and accurate activity trackingIt would even be compatible with augmented reality headsets and glasses.

The middle wccftech reports that Samsung has been developing a ring with smart features, which seeks to offer an innovative approach. People say that the company has partnered with the Japanese company Meiko to create the printed circuit board for the ring.

Rigid and flexible PCBs are being tested to find the best option for a functional and comfortable design.

A ring with capabilities to detect the physical activity of users

One of the main features of the Galaxy Ring will be its ability to provide accurate activity monitoring. In fact, it’s expected to surpass the health tracking capabilities offered by existing Samsung smartwatches and wristbands, like the Galaxy Watch.

In addition, the smart ring will be designed with the intention of being compatible with future extended reality headsets and glasses, which would allow the display of health data collected by the device in an environment of augmented reality.

To ensure user convenience, the report reveals that Samsung has considered the possibility of using an extensible PCB in the design of the Galaxy Ring. This option would allow the ring to be adjustable on the wearer’s finger, providing an automatic custom fit to avoid discomfort.

Although interesting details have been revealed about the new project of the Asian company, there is still no solid evidence that progress has been made towards the mass production of the wearable. The information available so far should be taken with a grain of salt and hope that more details will be released soon.