As the full launch of Samsung's Galaxy Ring approaches, we are slowly learning more and more about its many talents. And according to some new rumors, this could include a meal plan to improve its diet.
According to Korean site Chosun Biz (via GSMArena), Samsung plans to integrate the Galaxy Ring with a new app called Samsung Food, which will launch in August 2023.
Samsung calls the app an "AI-powered cooking and recipe platform," which will also create tailor-made meal plans and provide step-by-step instructions on how to make certain dishes. The exact integration with Galaxy Ring is not clear, but according to the Korean site, the wearable will help make meal suggestions based on calories consumed and body mass index (BMI).
The ultimate goal, it seems, is to integrate this system with smart appliances (made by Samsung, of course), such as refrigerators and ovens. Although not widely available yet, appliances like Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator and Bespoke AI Oven are equipped with cameras and can design and cook recipes based on dietary needs.
Smartwatches like the Galaxy Ring, and perhaps the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 series, are the missing link in a system that can monitor your health and feed that information into Samsung's Food app, currently available for download for Android and iOS Looks like.
The Ring's role in this process will likely be more limited than that of a smartwatch. However, this rumor suggests just how big Samsung's ambitions are for its much-anticipated Ring.
In our initial hands-on with the Galaxy Ring, it was clear that Samsung is primarily focused on its sleep tracking potential. It offers unique insights into nighttime movements, resting heart rate during sleep, and sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep) that go beyond Samsung's smartwatches.
However, Samsung has also recently talked about the broader health potential of the Galaxy Ring. It appears that it will be able to generate a My Vitality Score in Samsung's Health app (which aggregates data such as activity and heart rate) and integrate with appliances such as smart refrigerators.
In other words, it is no surprise to hear that the Galaxy Ring can also integrate with Samsung's Food app. Nevertheless, due to the Ring's hardware limitations, this feature is likely to be a minor one, as the tracking will initially focus on sleep and exercise.
In fact, we are more excited about the ring's potential to control the smart home than its integration with smart ovens and other appliances, but more functionality is never a bad thing.
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