Sep 20, 2024

Kenn Maring / Digital Trends The Samsung Galaxy Ring  almost immediately became an Oura Ring competitor due to its lower price, but there’s a problem: it’s only available up to size 13. If you have larger fingers, you might not be able to find one that fits comfortably. According to Max Jambor on X, that’s soon going to be a thing of the past. The leaker claims that Samsung will announce Galaxy Rings in sizes 14 and 15 in the coming weeks. When the Galaxy Ring first launched, it was available in sizes 5 to 13. That’s the basic sizing standard in the U.S., but an increasing number of men have fingers that fall in the 14-15 range and need something slightly larger. Recommended Videos So, what makes the Galaxy Ring such a great pick? Unlike the Oura Ring, there are no subscription fees. That makes the Galaxy Ring stand out in a crowded market of subscription-based wearable devices despite its less efficient tracking features. Related Don’t get us wrong, there are more advanced wearables out there. Even so, if you’re all-in on the Samsung ecosystem, the Galaxy Ring is a solid pick. When paired with the Samsung Galaxy Watch , the Ring gets a boost in battery life as the Watch can take over certain health-tracking features. When connected to a Samsung smartphone, you can also use gesture controls. Of course, the Samsung Galaxy Ring also has a lot going for it in the style column. The transparent charging case makes it look like a high-end piece of jewelry, while the black design (or gold, if you prefer) looks fantastic, yet nondescript. In addition to more size options, Samsung is expanding the Ring’s availability to more regions. It’s set to launch in Mexico on October 3. Editors’ Recommendations Gboard is getting a much-needed update for foldables Folding phones have surged in popularity over the past few years, but some apps have lagged behind in updating their interfaces. Gboard is one of the guilty parties here; while it's available on nearly every Google-based device, the on-screen keyboard could stand to look and perform better on foldables. However, Android Authority's Mishaal Rahman recently noticed a new UI within Gboard while using his Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. He checked on another one of his devices, only to find the new UI was absent — until he updated to version 14.6.02-beta. Your Galaxy S24 is about to get a big software update. Here’s what’s new Samsung Galaxy S24 users will soon receive new AI features on their devices. The company has begun rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra users. The 2.8GB update includes the September 2024 security patch and many new features, most of which are AI-based. This update introduces enhanced productivity tools such as Note Assist, PDF Overlay Translation, and Sketch to Image. Note Assist can translate and summarize meeting notes and create transcripts from voice recordings. PDF Overlay Translation allows you to translate text into PDF files, images, and graphs. The Sketch to Image feature generates image options based on simple sketches. Have one of these Samsung devices? You won’t get software updates anymore When you buy a phone, you expect it to work for at least a couple of years, if not longer. For many people, the time to upgrade to a new device is when it no longer receives security updates. Samsung has announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Tab S7, and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus will receive no more software updates. All three devices are now four years old, having launched in August 2020. That's about the average timespan for supporting mobile devices, but it still feels a little too short. If you own one of these three gadgets, you might want to think about getting a newer version. While the Z Flip 5G, Tab S7, and Tab S7 Plus will all continue to work (at least for a while), they will be less secure. Software updates aren't just for improving performance and adding new features but also for patching vulnerabilities that could put your data at risk. If nothing else, make sure to use a VPN when handling any personal or banking information.