Other rings already flag sleep apnea risk, but none carry the FDA's stamp saying the alert is trustworthy. Samsung's the first to clear that bar, with the feature slated for a fall roll-out on the current Galaxy Ring. It takes a few nights to calibrate and only warns you to see a doctor, it won't diagnose anything. Still, no Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 at Unpacked, just this software upgrade.
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Samsung's Galaxy Ring becomes the first smart ring the FDA trusts to flag sleep apnea risk.
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