Circular announces its Ring 3 series at IFA in Berlin, introducing the Ring 3 Pro and Ring 3 Slim. The updates add contactless payments and on-finger vibration (haptic) alerts to the smart ring platform. The company does not disclose pricing or a release date in the reports.
Both outlets describe the Ring 3 Pro as building on health features from Circular’s earlier models, including an ECG and atrial fibrillation detection. The ECG/AFib detection is described as FDA cleared, while EU requirements also call for separate medical device conformity steps beyond U.S. clearance. The Verge and TechCrunch frame the announcement as part of a broader push in the competitive smart ring market.
Across coverage, the main differences are emphasis and model scope: The Verge highlights the split between a fuller-featured Pro and a smaller Slim with more limited capabilities, while The Next Web focuses on the regulatory/approval distinction for the health functions and the new payment and alert features.
