Smartwatches used to dominate the wearables space, and to be fair, they still do. However, users are starting to find alternatives to them, such as smart rings, which offer up a way to track fitness and get phone notifications with a smaller footprint. So, it doesn’t come as a surprise to learn that Apple might have an iRing wearable in development.
Apple iRing rumored to be in development
According to a recent post on X by tipster Kosutami, they claim that an Apple iRing is in development. Is this post shocking? Hardly. This is because back in 2025, notable Apple insider Mark Gurman actually hinted that the company could be working on a smart ring of their own.
This is because Apple is trying to revitalize its wearables segment. The segment, which brought in roughly $40 billion a year, fell by 7% in 2025. The Apple Watch series sales also reportedly dropped by 14%. So, it seems that Apple thinks a smart ring could be what it needs to bring those numbers back up.
We can’t say we’re too surprised. Apple has released a new Apple Watch model every year, but unfortunately, most of the upgrades feel iterative. They’re not exactly big enough for users to want to swap out their current model for the new one. This also means that users are holding onto their Apple Watches longer than the company would like.
That being said, we’re not sure where the smart ring would fit into the picture. Presumably, it will offer similar features as the Apple Watch. This means that Apple would be creating a product that competes with itself.
When is it coming?
Unfortunately, it is unclear when this iRing will make an appearance. There’s no telling if Apple is serious about commercializing it. After all, many companies test new products and ideas, and not all of them make the final cut. Remember when Apple was rumored to be testing and building its own car? Or that Apple was making its own pair of AR glasses, only to pivot to something more mainstream like what Meta did with its Ray-Ban smart glasses?
In any case, take it with a grain of salt for now. But in the meantime, what do you think? Is an Apple iRing something you might be interested in?
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