Smart & SLEEK

Could the new Samsung Galaxy Ring be the ultimate accessory for the style-conscious tech lover?

- ABDUL AZIZ DRAIM

Since its debut last year, the Samsung Galaxy Ring has left me intrigued. See, I don't wear a smartwatch— tried it out, wasn't feeling it. Mainly because I was already twiddling a smartphone, so to have another gadget on hand felt like too much fiddling. That said, I do like what the smartwatch can do, in particular its whole fitness and health tracking deal that one can't get from the phone alone. Heart rate monitoring, a more concise sleep tracking, precise steps count... As someone who's not naturally data-inclined with regards to my activities, I figured the Samsung Galaxy Ring could help to force me to monitor my well-being better. Unfortunately, Generation 1 of the Galaxy Ring was not made available in Malaysia. So when the chance to preview the next evolution of the Galaxy Ring arrived, needless to say, I got giddy.

MINIMALIST ELEGANCE

With the new Samsung Galaxy Ring in hand, first impressions reveal a deceptively straightforward metal ring, but closer inspection uncovers a design that’s more than meets the eye. Encased in sleek titanium with an elegant concave surface, the Galaxy Ring offers a seamless marriage of style and function. Available in three striking finishes—Titanium Black, Silver, and Gold—the ring blends minimalism with class while remaining light as air on the finger.