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Circular unveils Ring 3 smart series with NFC payments

Smart ring manufacturer Circular has introduced its Ring 3 series, splitting the lineup into a feature-heavy Pro model and a streamlined Slim version. Both devices incorporate NFC chips for contactless payments and haptic vibration motors, signaling a strategic shift to compete with recent hardware releases from Oura and RingConn.

Circular unveils Ring 3 smart series with NFC payments

The Ring 3 Pro emphasizes medical-grade diagnostics, including FDA-cleared ECG capabilities for AFib detection, alongside blood pressure and glucose trend monitoring. Circular has extended the battery life for this flagship model to 12 days. In contrast, the Slim variant prioritizes aesthetics and comfort, focusing on fundamental wellness metrics like sleep, heart rate, and oxygen saturation with a 10-day battery capacity.

Circular CEO Amaury Kosman noted that the Slim model addresses user demand for a less intrusive device that preserves essential functionality. Both iterations are constructed from titanium steel, maintain 50-meter water resistance, and support wireless charging. While the company confirmed the hardware will arrive in sizes 6 through 14 across four colorways, specific pricing and preorder windows remain unannounced, with a target market entry set for early 2027.

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