Will we get an Apple Ring in 2026? Here's what the rumors say so far

You'll notice Apple isn't mentioned in our best smart rings guide – but might it be soon? Rumors continue to swirl that the tech giant will decide to launch a ring wearable in the future, and here we've collected together all the leaks and predictions we've heard to date.

There are obvious parallels with the Apple Watch. When the original Apple Watch showed up in 2015, Apple bided its time, waited while other companies launched and refined their smartwatch products, and then entered the market with one of the best examples of the form factor – one that's not radically changed to this day.

We might see a repeat of this pattern with a smart ring, if Apple decides to take on the likes of the Oura Ring 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Read on for details of all the rumors that have been swirling around ...