Garmin looks to be developing a smart ring: Here’s what we know so far
After the launch of its Qirqa screenless fitness tracker, Garmin could be preparing to launch its own smart ring. Here's what we know so far.
Garmin, the well-known tech company, is reportedly developing a smart ring that could compete with other health tracking devices on the market. According to a leak from Garmin News blog, on August 12, PT Garmin Indonesia Distribution submitted an official certification application for a "Garmin Cirqa Smart Ring". This confirmation, based on mandatory legal filing steps, indicates that the product is currently in development.
The leak comes after the launch of the Garmin Cirqa smart band, a screenless tracker that has been positioned as a competitor to popular devices like the Fitbit Air and Whoop 5.0. The Cirqa smart band represents Garmin's first venture into screenless health tracking, moving away from traditional smartwatches. The fact that Garmin is using the same "Cirqa" name for the smart ring suggests that the company may be building out an ecosystem around this technology.
While the ring's launch is yet to be announced, it would enter a market already dominated by Oura and Samsung. Personally, I would find it useful to have a Garmin ring that could track sleep and cycles without the need to wear a watch while sleeping. Despite the Cirqa band's bulkiness, it has impressed me, especially when compared to the Oura Ring 5. I will continue to monitor these leaks for any updates.
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