Apple has new ‘iRing’ wearable product in the works, says leaker
Apple is reportedly developing a smart ring, potentially positioning itself against competitors like Oura and Samsung.
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📍 How it ended
Rumors emerged that Apple started working on a smart ring, referred to as the iRing. The reports suggested the wearable would compete with the Galaxy Ring and Oura Ring.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 11d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Recent reports suggest Apple has begun working on a new wearable device referred to as the 'iRing.' This development indicates a return to a product category the company previously dismissed. Coverage from 9to5Mac, MacRumors, and Android Authority emphasizes that this move comes amid the popularity of the Oura Ring and the existence of the Galaxy Ring.
GSMArena and PhoneArena further describe this as a new entry into a wearables race. Future developments depend on the verification of these leaker claims.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date or official technical specifications.
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Quick answers
What is the rumored name of the device?
The device is being referred to in reports as the 'iRing'.
Which competitors is Apple targeting with this product?
According to Android Authority and MacRumors, the product puts the Oura Ring and Galaxy Ring in its sights.
Is this Apple's first attempt at a smart ring?
PhoneArena reports that Apple is returning to a wearables race it once wrote off completely.
Coverage (6)
- Apple has started working on a smart ring, new rumor claims GSMArena.com · 23d ago
- Apple 'iRing' Rumor Re-Emerges Amid Oura Ring Popularity MacRumors · 23d ago
- Apple's next wearable could put the Oura Ring and Galaxy Ring in its sights Android Authority · 23d ago
- Apple is reportedly back in a wearables race it once wrote off completely PhoneArena · 23d ago
- Apple Ring would dominate the fitness market, which is why it can't exist AppleInsider · 23d ago
- Apple has new ‘iRing’ wearable product in the works, says leaker 9to5Mac · 23d ago
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