According to the latest leak, Apple could still be developing that legendary smart ring after all
- It was recently reported that Apple had stopped working on a smart ring
- A new leak suggests it might still be developing one
- It is also apparently working on new band-type wearable and smart glasses
Just weeks after we were told that Apple is no longer developing a smart ring, a new leak suggests that there may still be hope for Apple’s legendary next wearable.
Apple has reportedly been working on a smart ring for years, possibly buoyed by the success of the best smart rings on the market, most notably the Oura Ring 4 and Samsung Galaxy Ring.
However, a leading Apple insider recently reported these rumors, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reporting in October that “Apple is not actively developing a ring and has no plans to launch one.”
Now, according to the leaker jaux1122who writes on the South Korean blog Naver, there may still be hope. Apparently “Apple is also still developing a wearable ring,” as well as two secret products.
Don’t give up on the Apple Smart Ring just yet
The report claims that in addition to these “wearable rings,” Apple is also trying to develop “band-type and smart glass-type wearable devices,” the former of which could point to some sort of iteration on the Apple Watch or a more dedicated fitness tracker.
While not exactly a household name, the yeux1122 account is a known Apple leaker with a previous track record of accurately reporting Apple’s plans in advance. Most recently, the account shared images ahead of the launch of the new Milanese Loop band for its new best Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Series 10. Unfortunately, yeux1122’s word contradicts that of Mark Gurman here, who is undoubtedly the world’s best Apple is. insider.
That said, Gurman has been wrong before, so we can certainly hold on to at least a glimmer of hope that Apple’s smart ring will one day see the light of day.
In the meantime, the company continues to focus on health when it comes to its Apple Watches, the latest of which brought advanced sleep apnea notifications that can detect early signs of the disease and encourage users to seek medical attention.