TechAll signs point to an Apple Smart Ring in the near futureAnother patent suggests the brand could expand into a new kind of wearable technologyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechAll signs point to an Apple Smart Ring in the near futureAnother patent suggests the brand could expand into a new kind of wearable technologyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Another patent suggests the brand could expand into a new kind of wearable technology
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: US Patent Office)
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When you think ofAppleand wearable technology, most will jump to theApple Watch. That’s fair enough – it’s currently the only wearable product in the brands' catalogue. It’s also an incredibly popular device.
It’s not exactly a new concept. This has been rumoured since pre-Covid times, with a host of different patents and rumours suggesting the brand were looking to expand into the segment.
Perhaps most interesting is the mechanical design on show. A static internal ring is paired with a rotating outer band, presumably with the intention of directing input. There’s also an electronic jewel shown, which could be used as another method for input.
They’re far from the only brand interested in thesmart ringspace. We’ve heard similar rumours about aSamsung Galaxy smart ring, which has even reportedly beenleakedin the past. They would join popular brands in the space likeOuraandEvie, both of whom enjoy a respectable reputation for their own devices.
Apple – as you’d probably expect – seem to be taking a slightly more leftfield approach with their designs. None of the aforementioned devices use a mechanical rotating element, so including that would instantly set an Apple device apart.
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So, when can you expect to see one on the shelves of your local Apple Store? It’s a good question. As we know, patents are no guarantee that a device or feature will ever be publicly available. Big brands like Apple will register all kinds of technology – some will see the light of day, others go no further.
It’s worth saying, though, that Apple have been continually putting in patents around this concept for years now. It’s still no guarantee, but it’s a positive sign – why would they dedicate so much time to something if they didn’t at leasthopeto release it? This is a much more refined design, too.
A sign that it’s coming soon? Not exactly. But it’s the closest we’ve come yet.
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