Garmin smart ring nears launch with ten sizes leaked
Regulatory filings in Brazil list ten unannounced Garmin products, each with similar model numbers, suggesting they're just size variations of a new smart ring. This device, likely called the Cirqa Smart Ring, was also named in a previous Indonesian filing. Garmin hasn't officially admitted it's making a smart ring, but more evidence points to a launch soon. The filings suggest the ring will come in ten sizes, matching other brands like Oura.
- Brazil filing lists ten Garmin product variants
- Model numbers match earlier Indonesian leak
- All products believed to be for a smart ring
- No official launch date announced by Garmin
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