Samsung Galaxy Ring will be the star of the Galaxy S24 Unpacked

At this point, it’s safe to say that the Galaxy Ring, which Samsung plans to launch in a new category of health-focused wearable devices, won’t appear this year. Ice Universe now offers a launch date — the ring will be announced at the Galaxy S24 launch event in January. More importantly, it seems that Samsung has high hopes for this new product line, as a source says the Galaxy Ring will be the main product of the event, possibly eclipsing the Galaxy S24 series itself.

The Galaxy S24 series itself.

Although the Unpacked events for the S22 and S23 series took place in February, there were January presentations as well. And we’re already seeing detailed leaks about the Galaxy S24 series, so a slightly earlier launch seems entirely possible. As for the ring, whether it will be ready by then is still an open question.

And as for the ring, the question remains whether it will be ready by then.

Samsung is reportedly ready to begin mass production, but it’s moving slowly due to the additional approvals required for a health-tracking product. The Ring is expected to synthesize the health-focused features of Galaxy Watches, but eliminate most of the smartwatch’s features (it’s unclear if it will even have a display).

The Ring is also expected to have a health-focused display.

The smaller and less obtrusive form factor of the Galaxy Ring may appeal to a wider audience — people who prefer a classic watch or don’t want to wear a watch at all, but still want to track sleep, heart rate and physical activity. And if Ice Universe is right, it won’t just be a ring-shaped smart bracelet, but Samsung’s next big thing in wearable devices.

And if Ice Universe is right, it won’t just be a ring-shaped smart bracelet, but Samsung’s next big thing in wearable devices.