Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (OTC:SSNLF) is stepping up its competition with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in the wearables market by launching a smart ring and a new high-end wearable similar to the Apple Watch Ultra.
At its Unpacked event in Paris, Samsung introduced the long-anticipated Galaxy Ring, priced at $400, which tracks fitness, sleep, and women’s menstrual cycles, and lasts up to a week on a single charge.
In addition to the Galaxy Ring, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra, a $650 titanium wearable with features like sleep apnea detection and a ...