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Galaxy Ring for Health monitoring

Comes in 3 colors

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Health monitoring rings aren’t exactly new. But it’s the first time a major brand like Samsung is jumping into the fray with the Galaxy Ring.

Samsung first teased about the Galaxy Ring six months ago, and then unveiled it at MWC Barcelona earlier in the year. It is designed for 24/7 health monitoring, coming in the lightweight form of a stylish accessory. The ring has 10ATM water resistance and a Titanium Grade 5 finish.

More than its appearance, the Samsung Galaxy Ring integrates data and insights into Samsung Health for seamless access. It offers users an advanced sleep AI algorithm to help them understand their sleeping patterns through advanced sleep metrics.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Ring can provide personalized recommendations based on four significant factors: Sleep, Activity, Sleeping Heart Rate, and Sleeping Heart Rate Variability.

For everyday wellness monitoring, the wearable supports Heart Rate Alert and Live Heart Rate Check. It also helps users maintain an active lifestyle with Auto Workout Detection and Inactive Alert.

The Galaxy Ring is available in Titanium Black, Silver, and Gold. There are sizing kits to help interested customers find the right fit from nine sizes. It is priced starting at US$ 399.99.

It will be available on Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, and other major retailers. Preorders in the United States will be open by July 10, 2024, with general sales beginning on July 24.

Galaxy Unpacked in Paris 

After launching the Galaxy Fold5, Flip5 and more in their home country, South Korea, Samsung decided to go West again in a launch headlined by the Samsung GalaxyZ Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6. 

Joining the newest Galaxy Z Series are the Galaxy Buds3 series and their exciting new set of wearables: The Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, and of course, the Galaxy Ring. 

Galaxy AI

All of these devices have some form of Galaxy AI infused into them. For the Galaxy Z Series, everything we saw from the Galaxy S25 Series will come to these devices. There are improvements and new ones. 

For instance, there’s an Interpreter app now on the Galaxy Z Series that takes Live Translate to the next level. Live Translate even works on the Galaxy Buds3 Pro. It’s a feature that should be helpful for frequent travelers especially as Samsung intends to expand language support from 16 at launch to over 20 before the end of 2024. 

There are also features like Sketch to Image and Portrait Studio that new Galaxy users can certainly have fun with. 

Meanwhile, the wearables also got AI support through Samsung Health. Samsung upped the number of LED monitors on both the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch7 to make sure data is more accurately captured. This then goes into the Samsung Health app which will now show you an overall Energy Score which is calculated through a combination of your exercises, activities, heart rate, and more. 

The higher the Energy Score, the better. Whether you’re using the new Galaxy Watches or even the Galaxy Ring, these metrics are being monitored and recorded so you can make adjustments for a healthier lifestyle.

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And everything announced during Apple’s September 2026 Event

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The latest Apple event isn’t just about the shiny new Apple Duo. There’s a lot to talk about!

In this video, we break down everything Apple has announced during their September 2026 keynote.

First, there’s the updated iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. That’s alongside their design and color changes, battery and performance improvements. Even that massive camera upgrade.

There’s even the ANC-infused AirPods 5 alongside the newer Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, the latest software updates coming to both these wearables.

So, are these worth the upgrade?

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Smart lets you go phone-free with Apple Watch

Stay connected beyond your phone

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Smart Communications is expanding its smartphone-free connectivity options with Apple Watch, letting subscribers stay connected, track their health, and make payments from their wrist.

The latest Apple Watch lineup, including the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3, is now available through Smart Postpaid Plans with Device starting at Plan 999.

The Apple Watch SE 3 starts at P692 per month, while the Apple Watch Series 11 starts at P1,321 per month. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts at P2,275 per month. Customers can also choose 0% installment plans through participating bank partners.

Smart Device Link lets Apple Watch users share their primary mobile number and plan with their smartwatch for P199 per month. This allows them to make calls, send texts, and use mobile data even when their iPhone isn’t nearby.

First-time Smart Device Link users can get a free six-month trial until September 30. Smart says activation instructions are available through its website.

Apple Watch

Beyond connectivity, Apple Watch offers health, fitness, safety, and wellness features that vary by model. These include heart rate and sleep tracking, ECG, Sleep Score, workout tracking, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS.

Users can also make secure, contactless payments directly from their Apple Watch with Apple Pay.

The Apple Watch SE 3 focuses on essential health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features. The Series 11 adds more advanced health and fitness capabilities, while the Ultra 3 is designed for demanding sports and outdoor activities.

Smart 5G further supports connectivity across Apple Watch, iPhone, and other digital services, whether users are at work or on the go.

Smart was also recently recognized by Ookla for having the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the first half of 2026. It posted a Video Score of 72.82, the highest among mobile operators in the country.

The Apple Watch SE 3, Series 11, and Ultra 3 are available through Smart’s Postpaid Plans with Device starting at Plan 999 via the Smart Online Store and Smart Stores.

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The keyword for the Apple Watch Series 12 is heartrate variability

Plus, it has major advancements for Audio Intelligence.

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What goes well with a new iPhone? A new Apple Watch, of course.

Complementing the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro series, Apple has also launched the new Apple Watch Series 12. Rather than completely reinventing the wheel, the new series aims to pack in more features into the wearable we all know and love.

This time, the Apple Watch Series 12 will focus on a key metric, heart rate variability (HRV). Also explaining the importance of tracking HRV, Apple maintains that the new watch is the best wearable for keeping track because it can automatically tell you when you should push and when to relax. Naturally, it can also tell you if something is wrong.

Armed with the new S11 chip, the Apple Watch Series 12 also boasts Siri AI, powered by Apple Intelligence and Audio Intelligence. Besides keeping track of their vitals, the wearable can also be an effective assistant for day-to-day tasks. For example, Live Rewinds tracks the past 15 seconds of a conversation so you could look back if you missed some important bits. Siri Recap then creates highly intelligent summaries of past conversations.

Naturally, you’re also getting the standard array of fitness tracking. The bigger story, however, is a redesigned Health app coming later this year. The new app comes with a Health Age feature which shows how healthy you are, relative to your age.

The watch will last up to 24 hours on a single charge or up to 10 hours during an outdoor workout. Plus, a 15-minute charging sessions gets you 50 percent of battery life back.

Price, availability

The Apple Watch Series 12 comes in a variety of colorway options including dark bronze, black, light gold, and space gray aluminum, and radiant gold and natural titanium. It also comes in pearl white and night blue for the ceramic version.

It starts at US$ 399 and will come out on September 18.

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