A very familiar looking tracker

The images show the same broad rectangular tracker shape Xiaomi used last year, with rounded corners, a slim body and a strap design that does not appear to move far from the current Pro model. That is not a bad thing, as the 9 Pro already had a fairly polished look, but anyone expecting a visible redesign may need to keep expectations in check.

That lines up with the leaked specification sheet. The Band 10 Pro is said to use the same 1.74 inch AMOLED display size as the current Smart Band 9 Pro. The listing also repeats the same headline battery claim, with up to 21 days of use, plus around 7 days when Always-On Display mode stays active. That makes this feel less like a visual reset and more like a continuation of the same Pro design.

Ceramic looks like the main design change

The most obvious exterior change is the new ceramic edition. That detail has appeared in earlier leak chatter and now seems to be one of the more interesting points around the Band 10 Pro. It gives Xiaomi a slightly more premium angle without changing the basic shape of the device.

The leaked colour options are Pink, Black, White and Silver. That suggests Xiaomi may be spreading the model across both sportier and more lifestyle-focused finishes. The ceramic version will likely be the one to watch, as it could give the Pro line a more polished feel than the standard aluminium or plastic-heavy approach usually seen in this category.

Even so, the images do not point to a major case redesign. The screen size appears unchanged and the overall layout stays very close to the predecessor. The ceramic finish may be more about materials and feel than a new visual identity.

Dual-band GNSS may be the real upgrade

The most interesting spec is the claimed dual-band, five-system GNSS chip. That would be a proper upgrade if confirmed, because the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro uses single-band GNSS. For runners and cyclists, this could be the main reason to pay attention.

Dual-band GNSS can improve positioning in tricky areas, especially around tall buildings, trees and dense urban routes. It does not guarantee perfect tracking, because antenna design and software tuning still play a big role, but it gives the device better hardware to work with.

Most of the spec sheet still feels familiar

Outside GNSS and the ceramic option, the leaked details do not reveal much that clearly improves on the Smart Band 9 Pro. The 1.74 inch AMOLED display, up to 21 days of battery life, 7 days in AOD mode and 5ATM water resistance all sit in familiar territory.

That does not mean there will be nothing else new. Retail listings often show only the easy headline specs and leave out sensor changes, software tweaks, display brightness or training features. Xiaomi could still have changes in the app experience, health tracking algorithms or workout tools that have not surfaced yet.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro launch is expected later this month, so the missing details should not stay missing for long. But right now, this looks like an iterative update rather than a major rethink.

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A familiar big screen formula

Redmi Watch 6 sticks with a large 2.07 inch AMOLED display, but Xiaomi now claims up to 2000 nits peak brightness. The Redmi Watch 5 already had one of the better screens in this price range, with a sharp, vibrant panel that made menus, widgets and workout data easy to read. The new brightness figure should make outdoor visibility stronger, assuming real world performance lines up with the spec sheet.

The case now measures 46.45 x 40.03 x 9.94mm and weighs 31 grams without the strap. That makes it slimmer and lighter than the Redmi Watch 5, although this is still a large rectangular watch.

Xiaomi has kept the aluminium alloy frame and added a stainless steel crown plus a second physical button. The later should make it a little easier to use during workouts.

Battery life remains the safe bet

Battery life was one of the strongest parts of my Redmi Watch 5 review. It used the same 550mAh battery, and during my two week test I did not need to charge it once. That was impressive for a watch with such a large AMOLED display.

Redmi Watch 6 keeps the 550mAh capacity, with Xiaomi claiming up to 24 days in light use, 12 days in typical use and 7 days in heavy use. Those figures will depend on settings, GPS use and the always on display, but the Watch 5 gives some confidence that Xiaomi’s battery claims are not just decoration.

NFC is the upgrade to watch

The most interesting part is the separate Redmi Watch 6 NFC model. Xiaomi says it supports contactless payments through Mastercard and Visa, although this will depend on the region and supported banks.

That stood out because NFC was one of the gaps in my Redmi Watch 5 review. The Watch 5 had a great screen, strong battery life, Bluetooth calling, local music storage and built in GNSS, but the lack of wrist payments made it feel slightly less complete as an everyday smartwatch. The NFC version of Redmi Watch 6 changes that, at least in markets where support is active.

Fitness tracking should feel familiar

Redmi Watch 6 supports more than 150 sports modes and built in satellite positioning through GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou and QZSS. Xiaomi also mentions a dual L1 antenna setup that chooses the stronger signal depending on how the watch is worn.

The Watch 5 performed surprisingly well in my testing, including GPS runs in Central London where tall buildings can make tracking messy. Heart rate also improved once I swapped to a tighter strap, bringing the readings much closer to my Garmin comparison setup. That is worth remembering here, because fit still plays a big role in optical heart rate accuracy.

The new model also includes all day heart rate, blood oxygen, stress and sleep tracking, plus 5ATM water resistance. Xiaomi says heart rate tracking now works while swimming, which gives the watch a slightly broader fitness profile.

Early takeaway

Redmi Watch 6 looks like a tidy follow up. Xiaomi has kept the parts that worked on the Watch 5, including the big AMOLED screen, strong battery life, built in GNSS and practical smart features. The brighter display, slimmer case, extra button and NFC option make it feel better rounded.

The NFC model is the one I would watch most closely. If Xiaomi gets pricing and regional payment support right, Redmi Watch 6 could be one of the more interesting budget smartwatch launches of the year.

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We have now spotted another regulatory clue that appears to have gone unnoticed. The earlier OW245 model has surfaced again, this time in Singapore, which lines up with the FCC trail and adds weight to the Core 2 story. But the second line in the Singapore search result is arguably just as interesting, because SHRM2 appears under the Suunto brand as a Bluetooth heart rate monitor.

What the listing shows

The Singapore listing keeps things fairly simple. It names Suunto as the brand, gives the model number as SHRM2 and describes the equipment as a heart rate monitor with Bluetooth connectivity.

That description does not leave much room for guesswork around the product category. This is not framed as a smartwatch, outdoor watch or fitness band. It appears to be a dedicated heart rate monitor, which points toward Suunto’s accessory range rather than its watch lineup.

The supplier is shown as Global Approvals Pte. Ltd., which also appears on the OW245 entry. That puts both devices in the same regulatory context, even though they clearly sit in different categories.

SHRM2 looks like a second generation HRM

The model name is the giveaway here. SHRM2 reads very naturally as Suunto Heart Rate Monitor 2, or something very close to that internally.

Suunto already sells the Smart Heart Rate Belt under the STHR10 name. That device is a compact chest strap module built for Bluetooth use, with support for swimming and internal memory when the watch is not nearby. So SHRM2 could easily fit as a newer version of that concept.

There is another small clue outside the Singapore database. A Nordic developer thread includes a project path referencing shrm2, shrm_2 and suunto, with the platform shown as nRF54L15. That does not confirm the final retail name, but it does suggest Suunto has been working on hardware or firmware under the SHRM2 label.

Why Suunto might refresh the strap now

A new Suunto heart rate monitor would not be a random move. Chest straps still have a very clear role for serious training, especially for interval sessions, cold weather, cycling and activities where wrist based optical sensors can struggle.

Suunto’s watches have improved a lot in recent years, but many users still pair them with external sensors for cleaner heart rate data. A refreshed HRM would give Suunto a better companion accessory for its devices.

The current Suunto Smart Heart Rate Belt is also not a new product anymore. It still has useful features, including memory for workouts when the watch is out of range, but the hardware category has moved on. Competitors now push longer range, better multi device pairing, rechargeable designs and stronger app handling, so Suunto has room to update the formula.

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A bigger Cheetah 2 model appears likely

The Cheetah line has always leaned into running, but the newer information suggests Zepp Health may be preparing something with a broader trail and outdoor angle. The details point to a circular watch with a 1.5 inch AMOLED display, 480 x 480 resolution and sapphire glass, which would put it above the 1.32 inch display found on the Cheetah 2 Pro.

That larger screen would make sense for maps, navigation and longer outdoor sessions. The information also points to improved offline maps with faster loading and rendering, which would fit the larger display well.

The design also appears to stick with the four button layout used on the Cheetah 2 Pro. That suggests Zepp Health may not be changing the basic control setup, but instead scaling the concept into a more premium outdoor form. The case styling looks tougher as well, with more prominent bezel detailing and a less minimal feel.

The build details need a bit of caution. The information points to titanium being used in the case construction, while there’s also mention of plastic. So this should not be read as a full titanium case unless Zepp Health confirms it.

The battery could be the real clue

Another interesting part is the battery figure. The information we have seen points to a 780mAh battery, which is a sizeable jump from the 540mAh unit in the Cheetah 2 Pro. That would also line up with a claimed battery life of up to 30 days in normal use and up to 70 hours with GPS.

Those figures would move this model into a different conversation. The Cheetah 2 Pro is already well equipped for serious runners, but a larger battery would make the next variant more appealing for trail runs, long hikes and multi day use away from a charger.

Storage may also be getting a bump. The details point to 64GB, compared with 32GB on the Cheetah 2 Pro. That could help with offline maps, music and future software features.

The flashlight also appears to carry over from the Cheetah 2 Pro, which already includes a dual-mode LED with white and red light, Boost and SOS modes. It keeps the practical outdoor angle intact, especially for early runs, late walks and outdoor use where a built-in light can be genuinely handy.

More than just a Cheetah 2 Pro with a bigger case

The Cheetah 2 Pro can remain the performance model, while this possible new version would likely sit above it for people who want more battery life and a more substantial build. It would be a logical move, especially as the line now overlaps more with hiking and navigation than the original Cheetah watches did.

Zepp Health has been moving quickly with its recent watch launches. Cheetah 2 Pro arrived with a stronger build and more serious navigation features than the older Cheetah line, and there should be more to come soon. We are also expecting a new addition to the Bip line, along with an Amazfit HYROX watch, so the next few weeks could be busy for the company.

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This is the first G-LIDE model with an optical heart rate sensor, and it connects two strands of Casio’s lineup that have been running in parallel. The GBX-100 brought the surf features and MIP display. The DW-H5600 brought heart rate and Polar-backed training metrics. The GBX-H5600 is where those two meet.

A G-LIDE that now works off the beach

Up to now, G-LIDE has been very specific in what it does well. Tide graphs, moon data and ocean timing have always been the focus, with only light activity tracking in the background. That made sense for its audience, but it also limited how often the watch made it onto the wrist outside of surf sessions.

The GBX-H5600 changes that. It tracks heart rate, steps and workouts, and uses smartphone GPS to tighten up distance data. More importantly, it adds a layer of analysis that was missing before. Polar handles that side, with metrics like Running Index, Cardio Load, Energy Used and Nightly Recharge, along with sleep tracking and recovery insights.

That does not turn it into a full sports watch, but it does make the data more useful. You are not just logging activity anymore, you are getting context around effort and recovery. For a G-SHOCK, that is a noticeable shift.

Same square look, lighter feel

On the hardware side, Casio keeps things familiar. The case comes in at 51.1 by 44.5 by 17.3 millimetres and weighs 47 grams, which is lighter than earlier heart rate equipped squares. That matters because these watches are often worn all day, not just during workouts.

The Memory in Pixel display is also the right call here. It keeps visibility strong outdoors and fits the digital G-SHOCK identity much better than a brighter but more power-hungry screen would. You still get shock resistance, 20 bar water resistance and bio-based resin used across the case, bezel and band.

Battery trade-offs are still there

Casio goes with USB charging supported by solar assist. Solar helps keep the time display running when the battery is low, but the health tracking and connected features rely on regular charging. That is the same compromise seen on the DW-H5600.

Battery life lands at around 35 hours with activity tracking and about a month in basic watch mode with heart rate turned off. It is not aiming to compete with full solar G-SHOCKs here, but it does enough to balance features with battery size.

Our takeaway

Casio is clearly leaning into this whole Polar powered thing. Up to now, this was mostly sitting in watches like the DW-H5600 and the more sports focused GBD-H2000. Now that same layer is turning up in a G-LIDE, which is not where you would have expected it a year ago.

That is what makes this interesting. Casio is not trying to build its own big fitness platform, it is just plugging in Polar and dropping those insights into different watches. So now you have a surf watch that can actually tell you something useful about your training and recovery, not just show you tides and moon phases.

At the same time, they are not overdoing it. This is not suddenly trying to be a Garmin. There is no deep training ecosystem or standalone GPS. It just sits in that middle space, where you get enough data to be useful, but it still feels like a proper G-SHOCK you can wear anywhere without thinking about it.

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The power option up front

The Isinwheel GT1 Dual Motor Off Road Electric Scooter 1600W is the one that leans into power. You get two 800W motors, a 48V 13Ah battery and a quoted range of up to 35 miles. It sits on 10 inch all terrain tyres and supports up to 330lbs, so it is clearly built for more than short city hops. This thing is aimed at riders who want stronger acceleration and a bit more confidence on uneven ground.

The 6% discount code ISW6% applies here, and it runs for a long time. What’s more, right now the scooter is selling for £569 on the site, down £190 from its usual price. So quite a big drop.

A middle ground scooter

The Isinwheel GT2 Pro Off Road Electric Scooter 1200W sits between the two. It runs a 1200W motor and adds a removable 48V 15Ah battery, which is probably its most useful feature day to day. The quoted range is 37 miles and charging takes around 5 to 7 hours, so it edges slightly ahead of the GT1 on range while trading off some motor output.

That removable battery makes a difference if you do not want to move the whole scooter just to charge it. It also makes it easier to top up indoors, which can matter depending on where you store it. It uses the same ISW6% code as the GT1. Right now this one is selling for £539 on the site, down from the usual £799.

The ebike stands apart

The Dremax Commuter Ebike is a sensible part of the Isinwheel. It uses an 864W motor paired with a 720Wh Samsung battery, with a claimed range of up to 93 miles. That number depends heavily on how you ride, but even with real world variation it is clearly built for longer trips and daily use.

Bigger 27.5 inch tyres and the ebike format make it more suited to commuting and mixed terrain rather than quick bursts. It should feel more stable over distance, especially compared to standing on a scooter for longer rides.

The Dremax gets a simple £70 discount with the Dremax70 code. This is in addition to the £200 off the price it is selling right now (£1,199 down from £1,399).

Another ebike worth considering

Those three described so far are the current hot sellers. But there is another device in the mix that is also on sale.

The Isinwheel U4 Foldable Step-thru Electric Bike 500W is down to £439 from £629, which puts it in budget territory for a folding ebike. The 6% discount code ISW6% applies here, as well.

The U4 is a bit different from the Dremax. It is lighter, more compact and built around convenience rather than long range riding. You get a 500W motor and a quoted range of up to 55 miles, which is enough for shorter commutes and everyday errands without needing something as large as a full size ebike.

I recently reviewed the U4 and it comes across as a very accessible entry point into electric bikes. The folding step through frame makes it easy to store and carry, which is a big part of its appeal if you are tight on space or mixing transport modes. It is not trying to compete with higher end models on power or battery size, but it does not need to.

In day to day use, the focus is clearly on simplicity. It is the kind of bike you can just hop on without overthinking settings or modes. That makes it a solid option for casual riders or anyone who wants something straightforward for getting around, especially at the current discounted price.

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That battery figure is what makes this launch stand out. For a mainstream smartwatch, 35 days is a big claim, and it suggests Honor is pushing this model heavily around endurance. The official pre-order poster also shows a familiar round design, so the focus looks to be more on what is happening under the hood than a dramatic visual revamp.

Battery life takes centre stage

Battery life has become one of the easiest ways for smartwatch brands to separate themselves, especially as many full-featured watches still need charging every few days. Honor appears to be going in the opposite direction with the Watch 6 Plus.

The company says the watch can last up to 35 days on a charge. It has not yet explained what usage conditions apply to that number, so it is worth being cautious. These figures often depend on light use, reduced notifications or limited GPS activity. Still, even with that usual fine print, the number is high enough to grab attention.

It may also be the strongest battery claim Honor has made for one of its smartwatches so far. Earlier reports had already hinted that this model would carry the brand’s biggest smartwatch battery pack yet, although the actual battery capacity is still unknown.

That creates an interesting position for the Watch 6 Plus. Instead of chasing the thinnest design or the brightest display headline, Honor seems to be putting battery life right at the front of the pitch.

Sports features are getting more attention

The teaser points to advanced running exercises. Which suggests Honor wants this watch to appeal to more serious fitness users rather than only casual smartwatch buyers.

There is also a dedicated badminton mode mentioned in the material. Regional popularity often shapes these choices, and badminton remains a major activity category across Asian markets.

Earlier leak reports also mentioned broader upgrades to fitness tracking, with smarter workout data and expanded sports modes expected. Those details are still not fully confirmed, but the running focus now looks official enough to take seriously.

Heart health features are being teased

Honor is also talking about professional heart health care and expert support. The wording is still vague, so there is not much point in stretching that into firm conclusions yet.

Earlier leaks suggested possibilities such as continuous blood pressure monitoring and early cardiac warning alerts, but those features have not been directly confirmed by the official teaser. For now, the safer reading is that Honor is preparing stronger health monitoring tools, but the exact feature list still needs to be revealed.

What we still do not know

There is still no official launch date, although earlier reports point to a May release window. Pricing is also still under wraps, and that matters just as much as the battery claim. Honor usually plays in the more affordable end of the smartwatch market, so this one is unlikely to be too hard on your wallet.

There are also gaps around display specs, materials, GPS setup, charging speed and battery size. Those details usually decide whether a watch is competing with entry-level models or aiming much higher.

For now, Honor has done enough to make people pay attention. A 35-day claim is not the kind of number that gets ignored, especially when paired with clearer fitness ambitions.

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Workout settings get a proper redesign

The biggest visible change is how workout settings are organised. Zepp Health has removed the old “training assistant” and “more” sections and merged everything into one new workout settings page. Alerts, data pages, auto pause, auto lap, targets, loaded weight, screen lock and 3D data are now grouped in one place. Up to now they’ve been split across multiple menus.

There are also several new controls. Always on Display, text to speech, pause button behaviour and Do Not Disturb during workouts can now be configured separately for each sport profile. So you can keep the screen always on during outdoor running, for example, but disable it for strength training or another session where you do not need it.

Better support for navigation and routes

Navigation also gets several additions. New options like “Explore nearby” and “Create out and back route” are now easier to access. Route tools are also available directly from the workout map screen.

When you open the map during a workout and press the menu button, there is now a dedicated navigation section. From there, you can quickly access saved routes, your current location, back to start, nearby exploration and round trip route creation without leaving the workout.

There is also a new navigation data class inside workout data pages. This includes fields like remaining distance, climb and descent to the next point, along with remaining ascent and descent to the final destination.

These only work when following a loaded route, which makes sense. If you are just recording a normal activity without navigation, the watch has no way of knowing what terrain is ahead.

Zepp Health has also cleaned up some wording in this area. Labels like “direction to start” and “forward path” have been renamed to clearer terms such as “starting point.”

New tools for runners and heart rate tracking

Outdoor Run and Trail Run now support more equivalent pace metrics, including grade adjusted pace options. Users can add current lap GAP, last lap GAP and incline adjusted pace fields to their data screens.

Heart rate zones also get a more visual update. During workouts, users can now enable a heart rate zone arc, a coloured curved indicator that shows the current zone live on screen.

VO2 Max calculations are also supposed to be more accurate after this update. This was a common frustration before, so this fix could matter more than it sounds.

A few more bits and pieces

Rowing machine workouts now support connection to third-party rowing machines. After connecting metrics such as power and distance can be shown.

There are also smaller additions like a new toggle for watch face status indicators. This lets users decide whether icons for background workouts, timers or stopwatches appear at the top of the main watch face.

For HIIT, HYROX, hybrid and cross training in AMRAP mode, timer duration now extends to 99 minutes instead of the previous 60. That gives a lot more room for longer structured sessions.

And that’s pretty much it. Version 4.8.3.5 looks like a genuinely useful update. Especially for people who rely heavily on training profiles and route navigation rather than just basic fitness tracking.

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Reading between the lines

Garmin did not mention CIRQA by name in the earnings call, and that is not surprising. Companies rarely preview trademarked products before they are ready. But management repeatedly pointed to “advanced wearables” and strong demand in Fitness. Also mentioned were new products, which is exactly where something like CIRQA would fit.

“As strong as our product line currently is, we are planning to launch even more new products throughout the year, including some that represent new categories for Garmin.”

CIRQA is not a normal smartwatch trademark. The filing describes it as a body-worn sensor system connected to recovery from physical and emotional stress, alertness levels and performance. That sounds much closer to a screenless recovery wearable than a traditional sports watch.

“I think we typically release somewhere around 100 new products a year, and we would expect that 2026 is in line with that, if not slightly stronger as we look at some new things.”

Think less Forerunner and more a platform that competes with recovery-focused products from companies like Whoop. But with Garmin’s own approach to training readiness, sleep, stress and long-term performance.

Muscle Battery may be the second piece

The other clue is the Muscle Battery trademark, which appeared not long before CIRQA. The filing points to analysis of muscle oxygen saturation, or SmO2, which usually needs dedicated sensing rather than something a standard wrist watch can handle accurately on its own.

Garmin does not currently have a native device built around this kind of metric. Body Battery focuses on overall energy and recovery using heart rate variability, sleep and stress data from its watches. Muscle Battery sounds much more specific. It points toward muscular readiness, fatigue and training strain measured at a deeper physiological level.

That makes it easier to picture as a separate body-worn device or dedicated sensor that works alongside an existing Garmin watch. It would add another layer of performance data, feeding muscle-specific insights into the wider Garmin training and recovery system.

Garmin’s Q1 results show where the momentum is

Garmin started 2026 with strong numbers, reporting total revenue of $1.54 billion for the first quarter, up 11% year over year. Profitability also improved, with operating income rising and margins staying healthy across the business.

Outdoor, Marine and Aviation were important contributors, but the message from the earnings call was clear. Fitness continues to be one of Garmin’s most dependable engines for growth, and it is expected to play a major role through the rest of 2026.

Garmin also maintained its full-year guidance, which suggests confidence that this momentum will continue rather than fade after one strong quarter. Despite strong earnings, the stock dipped slightly after the release. That usually means investors were looking for either even stronger forward guidance or more aggressive commentary about the rest of 2026.

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The image itself is pretty straightforward. “7 Days” is the number of days until launch, while the line “Not All Change is Loud” is probably a wink at the built in vibration motor, still the feature that makes Gen 3 stand out most from the previous version.

May 5 is the real update

Back in January, RingConn showed off Gen 3 at CES 2026 and talked through the main upgrades, but there was one thing missing, an actual launch date. That left the whole thing feeling more like an early preview, and a summer release looked more likely.

Instead, the company is moving faster. May 5 means Gen 3 is landing sooner than expected, which is good news for anyone who held off buying Gen 2.

This teaser is not about revealing something new. It is just RingConn putting a proper date on the calendar and reminding people what the headline feature is before launch day arrives.

The rest we already know

Most of the Gen 3 story was already covered back in January. RingConn said the ring would bring more than 13 days of battery life, expanded sizing from 6 to 15, new finishes and blood pressure trend tracking.

That blood pressure feature is not exclusive to Gen 3. It is also available for Gen 2, and owners can already access it by downloading the beta version of the smartphone app. So it is being treated more as a wider platform feature than a reason on its own to upgrade.

The built in vibration motor is the one change that actually alters how the ring behaves day to day. Instead of just tracking data in the background, Gen 3 can get your attention directly through silent haptic alerts. That opens the door to things like wake up alarms, reminders or simple health prompts without relying on a phone or making noise. It sounds small, but on a device you wear all the time, that kind of subtle feedback could end up being one of the most useful additions.

There is, of course, the question of how polished the vibration feature feels in real life. Adding haptics sounds great on paper, but it only matters if the alerts are actually useful and not something people switch off after two days.

Price, availability

RingConn says pre-sale begins on May 5th and ends on May 29th. During that time you will be able to grab 10% off the selling price. Check it out on their website.

Standard Models

• Black / Bright Gold / Bright Silver
• Regular Price: $349
• Pre-sale Price (10% OFF): $314.10

Brushed Models

• Brushed Silver / Brushed Rose Gold
• Regular Price: $369
• Pre-sale Price (10% OFF): $332.10

The company is also sticking with its no-subscription model. In a smart ring market where monthly fees are becoming more common, RingConn keeps pushing the simpler pitch, buy the ring once and use the features without paying again every month.

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