Never three without four. Oura announced today its latest connected ring, the Oura Ring 4, entirely in titanium, with improved precision and a redesigned companion application. A combo that hits the mark, while waiting for the Apple Ring, still in the works.
The new Oura ring
The Oura Ring 4 incorporates “Smart Sensing“, which the company says optimizes data accuracy by adjusting to the individual contours of each user’s finger. This new algorithm is said to increase the accuracy of blood oxygen measurement by 30% compared to the Oura Ring 3, while reducing interruptions in heart rate tracking Additionally, the sensors are now recessed, providing more convenience for customers.
As you will have understood, the engineers have managed to refine the design, enough to offer even more sizes to better adapt to a greater diversity of users. There are now 12 sizes, ranging from 4 to 15 (compared to 6 to 13 for the Oura Ring 3). The brand listened to its customers, particularly pregnant women, who now represent the fastest growing segment. Battery life has also been extended up to eight days.
The new app
In addition to this hardware update, Oura has overhauled its companion app with a redesigned interface with three tabs: Today, Vital Signs and My Health. This new design aims to make navigation easier and provide clearer information on health indicators. New features include automatic detection of more than 40 activities, improved stress tracking, and a “Fertile Window” prediction tool for users planning to conceive a baby.
The Oura Ring 4 is priced at €399 and will be available in six colors: gold, rose gold, brushed silver, stealth, black and silver. Deliveries will begin on October 15, but be careful, the Oura Ring 4 remains offered through the company’s controversial subscription model, costing $5.99 per month or $69.99 per year after one month. free trial. Everything is indicated on the French site of Oura.
What about the Apple Ring?
For years, we’ve been talking about a potential Apple Ring. After numerous patents, the rumors became more insistent after the announcement of Samsung’s Galaxy Ring. Recent reports indicate that the company’s industrial design team presented a health-focused smart ring idea to its executives.
This Apple Ring could be a cheaper alternative to the Apple Watch, syncing health and fitness data with a connected iPhone. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman clarified that no active development was underway at that time. The Cupertino company is perhaps in no hurry to attack this market, as it is focusing on the mixed reality market with the Vision Pro.
