Receiving emails, SMS, WhatsApp messages on your wrist via smartwatches has now become a trend all over the world. The invention of smartwatches has impressed the common man by the introduction of a new concept called ‘smartphone on the wrist’.
What about receiving notifications on your finger? While many might not prefer a smartring, others might own it for fashion and trend.
Here’s a list of 5 smartrings that may not only be a portable device, but also a fashionable accessory you would love to wear:
Mota Smartring
Mota Smartring is expected to launch next month . The Mota smartring needs to be paired with Android or iOS device via Bluetooth. This smart ring can send notifications like text messages, incoming calls, Facebook, Twitter alerts and WhatsApp messages. Low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 offers a stable connection between your phone and your SmartRing.
Mota smartring will be priced at $99.99 (Approximate price: Rs 6,343).
Smarty Ring
Smarty ring is an elegant looking waterproof fashionable ring which features an LED display to give out notifications. Smarty ring is capable of notifying its users with Incoming/ outgoing call, SMS,E-Mails, Facebook, Twitter, Hangout and Skype alerts on your finger. The company states that the Smarty Ring us a tech-jewellery made from allergy free, surgical quality stainless steel.
Smarty ring was launched in April 2015 and currently priced at $175 (Approximate price: Rs11, 102)
Ringly
Ringly is basically a Bluetooth enabled smart ring which comes with four different vibration patterns. These rings are crafted with an 18K matte gold, three micron plated setting and precious and semi-precious stones as well. One can choose between the four smart ring models - emerald, quartz, sapphire, or moonstone that soothes you the best. Ringly basically vibrates to notify its users of the incoming calls, texts, emails and calendar alerts.
Ringly claims that the vibration pattern of this smart ring can also be customised using the Android and iOS-optimised app. Ringly is priced at $195 on its official website (Approximate price: Rs 12,371)
Ring
Ring is basically a kickstarter project, which can control different gadgets with the help of simple wand-like gestures. Ring users can switch on/ switch off lights/ TV or even book a Taxi with the flick of their finger. One can customise around 23 gestures using the accompanying mobile app. The market price of Ring is $269 (Approximate price: Rs 17, 066).
Fin
Fin is basically a tiny wearable device that can fit your thumb. It turns your palm into a smart numeric keypad and gesture space. Fin provides 100% screen visibility without any hindrance of your fingers on the screen while playing game, surfing internet, reading E-books etc. Media reports state that the Fin smartring can control up to three devices at once and can deliver one-month long battery life. Fin will likely launch in June 2015.
