Circular Announces Ring 3 Pro and Slim at IFA with Contactless Payments and Haptic Alerts
Circular has announced the Ring 3 Pro and Ring 3 Slim at IFA in Berlin, adding contactless payments and haptic alerts, without disclosing a price or release date. The Pro model features an ECG and atrial fibrillation detection, claimed to be FDA-cleared, but under the EU’s Medical Device Regulation, this function requires a separate CE mark, which American clearance does not provide.
The company did not specify a launch timeline, nor did they indicate which market would get the rings first. The Pro is made of titanium, while the Slim is coated in resin, both with up to 12 days of battery life.
Key Takeaways:
- Circular introduced two new smart rings at IFA, focusing on contactless payments and haptic alerts.
- There’s no price or release date announced yet.
- The Pro has an ECG and atrial fibrillation detection feature, claimed to be FDA-cleared, but needing a separate CE mark under EU regulations.
- The Slim lacks these medical features.
- The company’s partnership with Oura involves royalties on US sales, as reported by TNW.
- Circular emphasizes a subscription-free experience, including Kira AI, with some advanced medical features offered for a limited time.
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Darius Popa, Technology enthusiast and intern at The Next Web