Samsung’s annual summer Galaxy Unpacked event came and went without any mention of a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2. However, there was one important smart ring announcement: The current Samsung Galaxy Ring is getting a cool new health feature.
Slated for a fall roll-out, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is set to become the world’s first smart ring with FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection. Here’s everything you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy Ring is getting FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection
While other smart rings, like the Ringconn Gen 2, have sleep apnea alerts, the feature isn’t FDA-cleared. Meanwhile, the Oura Ring 5 — one of the best smart rings of 2026 right alongside the Galaxy Ring — also doesn’t support FDA-cleared sleep apnea detection, though it does screen for breathing disturbances, which can be a sign of the condition.
Similar to the Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch 8, Galaxy Watch 9, and Ultra series, sleep apnea detection on the Galaxy Ring will likely require a few nights to calibrate before it’s ready for action. If signs of sleep apnea are detected, users will receive an alert in their morning report with guidance on seeking further medical review.
Sleep apnea notably impacts millions of adults, but often goes undiagnosed. Long-term, the condition can lead to cardiovascular issues.
New Galaxy Watches and smart glasses, too
In other wearables news, in addition to the Galaxy Ring sleep apnea announcement, Samsung also unveiled the latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 9, Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and a sleek pair of Samsung Galaxy smart glasses.
Better yet, Galaxy Watch owners will be able to control the smart specs using gesture controls when they officially launch later this year. That said, Samsung didn’t mention whether or not users can similarly use the Galaxy Ring.
