Samsung has semi-unveiled its first sensible ring, aptly named Galaxy Ring, again in February at MWC, and its full introduction is predicted to occur in July on the firm’s subsequent Unpacked occasion. We have already informed you about its battery capacities (differing per measurement) in addition to rumored pricing.
Now an APK teardown of the Samsung Discover app has revealed a number of extra particulars in regards to the ring. It’s going to have a Misplaced mode, which can allow you to make the ring blink with a view to discover it.
Samsung Galaxy Ring’s Misplaced mode within the Samsung Discover app
For this, the Galaxy Ring will make use of an LED mild. When you activate Misplaced mode, the Samsung Discover app will let you know if it is managed to get the ring’s mild to blink or if is unable to attach with it.
Misplaced mode will even allow you to lock your Samsung account from the Samsung Discover app so nobody else will have the ability to use the ring or entry your info in case it is actually misplaced.
This will likely be a step additional than what Samsung’s primary competitor Oura presents for its rings – these will enter a Restricted Mode when trying to pair with a brand new system. This mode will trigger the Oura app to immediate you to manufacturing facility reset the ring. This process will erase all information because the final sync, sadly.