Apple smart ring rumor resurfaces as Oura Ring gains popularity
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Tim Hardwick
Summary
A rumor has resurfaced that Apple is developing a smart ring (dubbed "iRing") to compete with products like the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring. The claim comes from leaker Kosutami, and is supported by Apple's history of smart ring patents and previous reports from 2024 about Apple exploring finger-worn wearables for biometric tracking. The article is a short rumor report with limited depth.
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Apple has toyed with the idea of a smart ring for several years, as indicated by several patents
Reports dating back to 2024 said Apple was weighing up the idea as a viable expansion of its wearables lineup
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