Why Apple Won’t Make a Smart Ring

You may want Apple to make a smart ring, but don’t count on it happening. CNET’s Bridget Carey lists reasons why Apple would have no interest in making a ring.

0:00 Intro
0:55 Samsung's Galaxy Ring
2:39 Why Apple won't make a smart ring
3:33 How Apple Markets its products
4:26 Apple Fitness+
5:12 Smart Ring Controllers
5:54 Apple's Sustainability Goals
6:29 Smart Ring Battery Life
7:16 Call To Action

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[Deathscythe]

because even apple knows it will be hard to sell a ring for 999$

[maxdube]

A macbook do more than a phone, a phone do more than a watch, I watch do more than a ring. That’s is not about features, that’s about wearability.

[TXCraig]

Some people want to wear a real watch instead of a smart one. The ring allows you to do some health tracking.

[felipesalazar]

apple will wait till the market is settled and then it will come out with it in an "apple way"

[NickMoline]

The thing about rings that I find appealing is that I have never been particularly comfortable wearing a watch to sleep, and so I always end up removing my watch when I go to bed, something I feel I have to do anyway to charge it so I can use it the next day. The appeal of a smart ring to me is that it should be easier to be comfortable in more situations like in bed or while swimming. That said, I agree with you that Apple doesn't really need to release a ring or if they do, it will be as an accessory to the Apple Vision Pro, not as a health device.

[Jayden-lrmm]

Because Apple doesn’t want to act like they copied Samsung. By like most other companies they copy each other

[flo]

Marketing a smart ring definitely wouldn't be the problem and I don't see it competing with the Apple Watch. A ring targets a different audience, those that don't want a smart watch or those that prefer to wear a mechanical watch. A ring would be a perfect addition and I would instantly buy one.

[autumnmatthews]

I'll stick with my Apple Watch as I have no interest in rings

[Draco-]

The way i see it a ring is supposed to be a better alternative for those who don't want the bombardment of features on something which can atp compete as a mini phone. Its simpler and good for basic fitness. So yes apple could have maybe made something as simple as a ring or wrist band for people who don't want something too major for basic fitness. Shoud've been cost affective too i might add.

[paguiar]

A watch is not comfortable to sleep with. A ring is.

[asifrangooni]

just to remind everyone Apple let's Samsung launch its things first n then after almost a decade it launches its own similar product 😬😬

[MrWestNileVirus]

Smartphones didn't come out until I was in high school. Smartwatches didn't come out until I was in college. At 30, I now feel like a geezer, because I'm amazed to hear that there exist people who feel 'bothered with a smartwatch.' Having to lug around ~30–40 grams on your wrist all day? MADNESS!

[johng]

Not that I want a ring, but I would like a less intrusive wearable health sensor that would be used in conjunction with my mechanical watch. I tried the Apple Watch and didn't like it. A stripped down Apple Medical Band or ring or something would be something I'd be interested in though.

[philoupc]

I love my Oura ring especially for sleep tracking so I don't have to wear my Apple Watch to sleep ! Great video

[steeztheday]

Apple Fitness Band. Many people are opting for a nice chronometer/ Swiss watch but still want to track fitness and health. Creating a band with a beautiful curved screen will allow on the go tracking and the sensors needed but without all the other smart watch features.

[evL]

Forget rings, watches and foldable phones. We need a 6- 7inch phone that wraps around your wrist

[robinthek]

I tried an Apple Watch long time ago it made me stressed. I don’t need notifications. I also want to use a real watch not something with a screen. An apple ring would actually be pretty good for me.

[phillipjames]

I will pass on the rings and look forward to the next Apple Watch.

[ometofu]

A year from now we won’t talk about ring non platform. Like we don’t talkabout foldable screen

[pezzmania]

A ring can't be using during an exercise which requires holding something. It's basically meant for sleep tracking. Samsung has been so-so with sleep tracking. Oura is among the top performers for sleep tracking.