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Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts

Created at 3 Sep · 5:15 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Smart ring maker Circular has launched its Ring 3 series, featuring Pro and Slim models. Both offer NFC for contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts. The Pro model includes advanced health tracking like ECG for AFib detection and blood pressure trends, with up to 12 days of battery life.

Key Numbers

12 daysRing 3 Pro battery life
7 daysRing 2 battery life
10 daysRing 3 Slim battery life
50-metrewater resistance
6-14ring sizes available

Who's Involved

Circular
Smart ring maker that unveiled the Ring 3 series
Amaury Kosman
CEO of Circular
Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts

↳ Why This Matters

The launch of Circular's Ring 3 series introduces new competition in the growing smart ring market, offering enhanced health tracking features and contactless payment capabilities in wearable technology.

Key facts

  • Circular has launched its Ring 3 series, comprising Pro and Slim models.
  • Both models integrate NFC chips for contactless payments and provide on-finger vibration alerts.
  • The Ring 3 Pro offers advanced health monitoring, including ECG for AFib detection and blood pressure trend tracking.
  • The Ring 3 Slim focuses on essential health and wellness tracking in a more compact design.
  • Both rings are constructed from titanium steel, boast 50-meter water resistance, and support wireless charging.
  • Smart ring maker Circular has introduced its new Ring 3 series, which includes two models: the Ring 3 Pro and the Ring 3 Slim. Both devices are equipped with an integrated NFC chip to facilitate contactless payments and feature on-finger vibration alerts for alarms and reminders.

    The Ring 3 Pro boasts a slimmer design compared to its predecessor and incorporates FDA-cleared ECG for AFib detection, blood pressure trend tracking, glucose tracking, advanced sleep analysis, and comprehensive biometric monitoring. This model offers an extended battery life of up to 12 days, an improvement from the previous seven days.

    The Ring 3 Slim is designed to be thinner and lighter than the Pro model, focusing on essential health and wellness tracking such as sleep, heart rate, HRV, SpO₂, skin temperature, and daily activity. It provides up to 10 days of battery life.

    Circular CEO Amaury Kosman stated that the company recognized the need for a stylish smart ring that offers core wellness insights and convenient contactless payments, leading to the creation of the Ring 3 Slim. The on-finger vibrations on both models can be utilized for silent alarms, medication reminders, health alerts, and guided breathing exercises.

    Both Ring 3 models are constructed from titanium steel, offer 50-meter water resistance, and support wireless charging. They will be available in sizes 6 through 14 and in colors including gold, rose gold, silver, and black. Circular plans to announce pricing and preorder details in the coming months, with the rings expected to launch in early 2027.

    Frequently asked questions

    Both models feature NFC for contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts. The Pro model includes advanced health tracking like ECG and blood pressure trend monitoring, while the Slim model focuses on essential wellness tracking.

    The Ring 3 Pro offers up to 12 days of battery life, and the Ring 3 Slim offers up to 10 days.

    The rings are made from titanium steel and feature 50-meter water resistance.

    Pricing and preorder details will be announced soon, with availability expected in early 2027.

    What Happens Next

    01Pricing and preorder information will be announced in the coming months.
    02The Ring 3 series is expected to become available in early 2027.
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    How It Developed

    Circular unveiled its Ring 3 series, including Pro and Slim models.
    Both models feature NFC for contactless payments and on-finger vibration alerts.
    The Ring 3 Pro includes ECG for AFib detection, blood pressure trend tracking, and up to 12 days of battery life.
    The Ring 3 Slim offers basic health tracking and up to 10 days of battery life.
    Both rings are made from titanium steel, are water-resistant, and support wireless charging.
    Pricing and preorder information will be announced in the coming months, with availability expected in early 2027.

    Sources

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    Circular unveils Ring 3 series with contactless payments and on-finger vibration alertsTechCrunch

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