Samsung confirms Galaxy Ring 2 is coming — and it might even work with iOS

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The Samsung Galaxy Ring is one of the best smart rings in 2026, but it’s also two years old. Back when it was announced in July 2024, the Oura Ring 3 was the smart ring to beat. Oura’s now on the Oura Ring 5…So, what’s the deal with a Samsung Galaxy Ring 2? While we’re unlikely to see one at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event (probably) happening at the end of July, we now have official confirmation from Samsung that a Galaxy Ring 2 is under active development.Here’s everything we know so far about the Samsung Galaxy Ring 2.Galaxy Ring 2 = confirmed

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)In a recent Forbes report, Samsung’s head of digital health, Dr. Hon Pak, confirmed that a next-generation Galaxy Ring 2 is under development, with Samsung engineers focused on improving sensor performance and battery life.The current-generation Samsung Galaxy Ring lasts roughly six to seven days per charge, which is decent but a little behind the modern competition. The Oura Ring 5, for instance, is rated for up to nine days per charge. The entry-level Ringconn Gen 2 Air, meanwhile, lasts up to ten days per charge.Love for iOS?

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)One of the most surprising takeaways from the Forbes report is the possibility that the Galaxy Ring 2 will work with iPhones. The current-Gen Galaxy Ring is Android-only and requires a Samsung Galaxy phone to unlock the entirety of its wellness insights.However, when asked whether the Galaxy Ring 2 will work with iOS, Dr. Pak's response says little but reveals a lot: “I’m smiling, but I can’t say anything; I think you’ll be very pleased with some of the releases and the upcoming news.”Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Hmm, that seems pretty promising to me.What’s on your Galaxy Ring 2 wish list?