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AtMWC 2024, Honor CEO George Zhao toldCNBCthat the Chinese company is working on a smart ring.

Honor already makes affordable wearables like theHonor Band 4and Watch 4, which connect to its Health app.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring sitting on a pale surface

The Oura Ring (above) is currently top of our guide to the best smart rings, but for how long?

I think AI will transform this kind of applications.

The Magic V2 is a book-style foldable in a similar vein to theSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 5andGoogle Pixel Fold.

Smart rings explode, but where’s Apple?

The Oura Ring on a grey background

The Oura Ring (above) is currently top of our guide to the best smart rings, but for how long?

But one tech giant that has stayed characteristically quiet on the subject isApple.

A freshly-granted patent reveals its research into a “finger-mounted gadget with sensors and haptics”.

Could an Apple ring also act as a more minimalistApple Watch?

Until then, Apple will (like us) be watching Honor and Samsung’s first-gen rings with interest.

We’re also already big fans of theUltraHuman Ring AirandOura Ring 3.

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