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Samsung Galaxy Ring just arrived and sequel leaks don’t add-up
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It feels like theSamsung Galaxy Ringonly just arrived, but the next-generation may soon be on the way according to a new leak.
A new leak suggests longer battery life, a thinner overall design and other “added functions” might be on the agenda for the Galaxy Ring 2. It could also be here “a bit earlier” than previously thought, the post says.
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That’s according to information posted onNaver by a leaker named Lanzuk. The translation from Korean says the information comes from a “related company source.”
The Galaxy Ring was finally released in late July, after being fully unveiled at the Unpacked event earlier that month. However, it was originally previewed all the way back in January during theGalaxy S24launch. It arriving earlier than expected might mean a launch alongside the Galaxy S25 in early 2025 and a release in the spring.
But is there any real need for another Galaxy Ring at this stage? Our reviewer was largely impressed with the excellent sleep tracking accuracy, practical sleep coaching, energy score feature and sleek, comfortable design.
It already promises a seven day battery life, so that’s not really the biggest issue in the world. Our reviewer didn’t seem to be of the opinion that a thinner form factor was necessary either.
He wrote: “The Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the most comfortable smart rings I’ve worn. It has a slim and lightweight build that’s barely noticeable when it’s on. It’s slimmer, lighter, and more discreet than theOura Ring 3.”
As for the veracity of the leak, well it’s important to take these things with a large pinch of salt. The leaker has previously posted information about forthcoming Samsung releases, most recently regarding the possibility of a more affordable Z Flip phone in 2025.
Samsung has been quite clear that it doesn’t plan on going down the mid-range route for it’s foldable phones and the Z Flip is already relatively affordable, so we’re not all that sure that leak is on the money either.
I’d be really surprised if Samsung rushed out a sequel to the Galaxy Ring, especially considering the benefits listed in the leak don’t seem like they’ll bring much in the way of improvements. There’s no issue with the battery life and the design is thinner and sleeker than rivals. Without knowing what those “added functions” are, it’s difficult to know what Samsung could have up its sleeve that it couldn’t have launched three months ago, or can’t be introduced through a software update. This leak doesn’t pass the sniff test.
ByChris Smith
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Chris Smith is a freelance technology journalist for a host of UK tech publications, including Trusted Reviews. He’s based in South Florida, USA. …
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