The Apple Smart Ring is still under wraps, but it's already generating a lot of buzz. Some people are excited about the potential features of the Smart Ring, while others are skeptical about whether it will be a worthwhile product.

One humorous take on the Smart Ring is that it will be a wearable device that is so fashionable that people will wear it even if it doesn't have any useful features. Others have joked that the Smart Ring will be so expensive that only the wealthy will be able to afford it.

Jokes aside, we'll have to wait and see what the Smart Ring is really like when it is released. But one thing is for sure: it's sure to be one of the most talked-about wearable devices of 2024.

Features

Apple has not yet announced any specific features for the Smart Ring, but based on rumors and patent filings, we can speculate on what it might include:

  • Fitness tracking: The Smart Ring could track your steps, heart rate, and other fitness metrics.
  • Health monitoring: The Smart Ring could monitor your blood oxygen levels, sleep quality, and other health markers.
  • Payments: The Smart Ring could be used to make contactless payments.
  • Home control: The Smart Ring could be used to control smart home devices, such as lights, locks, and thermostats.
  • Notifications: The Smart Ring could display notifications from your iPhone, such as incoming calls, text messages, and calendar alerts.

White apple smart watch design with price and release date
Speculative design for the Apple Smart Ring

Price

The Apple Smart Ring is still in development, so it's difficult to say for sure how much it will cost. However, based on the current price of other smart rings on the market, we can expect it to cost anywhere between $200 and $300.

Release date

There is no confirmed release date for the Apple Smart Ring, but it is rumored to be released in 2024.

Speculation and what we would like to see at Smart Ring Hub

In addition to the features listed above, the Apple Smart Ring could also include some more innovative features, such as:

  • Gesture control: The Smart Ring could be used to control your devices with gestures, such as swipes and taps.
  • Augmented reality: The Smart Ring could project augmented reality images and information onto your hands and fingers.
  • Translation: The Smart Ring could translate languages in real time.

Of course, these are just speculations, and we'll have to wait and see what Apple actually includes in the Smart Ring when it is released.