Apple is developing a smart ring that could potentially rival products like the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as “Kosutami.”
The latest Oura Ring 5 starts at $399
Apple has been toying with the idea of a smart ring for several years, as indicated by several patents, and rumors have previously circulated that Apple has been studying a wearable device that allows the finger to track a user’s biometric data.
Reports dating back to 2024 indicated that Apple was considering the idea as a viable expansion of its wearables line – something that might appeal to people who would prefer a more discreet biometric accessory than an Apple Watch.
The rumors have dissipated over the past couple of years, but now it appears that the popularity of the latest Oura Ring has caught Apple’s attention, if the latest rumor is to be believed. However, no further details were provided by the leaker.
The original Oura Ring was launched by Finnish health technology company Oura in 2015. The device collects data on activity, heart rate, breathing rate and sleep, and transmits it via Bluetooth to the Oura app.
iRing thing under development. What a surprise. – Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) June 24, 2026
Now in its fifth iteration, the latest Oura Ring is much smaller than previous versions and has new health monitoring capabilities, including blood pressure trend detection, nighttime breathing analysis, and GLP-1 medication tracking tools.
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