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Why you should be excited by the Galaxy Ring — and why Samsung will struggle to convince you

Smart rings have quietly grown in popularity, led by Oura. Samsung's path to success is there, but it's treacherous.

Industry data suggests nearly a million people bought smart rings last year, but they've flown under the radar because no mainstream brands like Samsung or Apple have entered the fray — until now. If Samsung provides a quality experience, except with one of the most popular Android health apps instead of something proprietary — and no monthly subscription, which most smart rings charge — that will generate plenty of buzz. (Image credit: Derrek Lee / Android Central)The downside of beating its rivals to the punch is that Samsung has to prove to skeptical consumers that a tiny ring should cost as much as a smartwatch despite not having a screen or nearly as many features.

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