Samsung bolsters AI in foldable phones, health monitoring in smartwatch, ring

An attendee films Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Smart Ring during its unveiling ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, July 8, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday, making its priciest flagship model lighter and slimmer and bolstering AI functions as it challenges Apple's dominance in the premium market.

Samsung is also offering more sophisticated health monitoring functions to drive new demand for accessories such as its smartwatch, as well as a new ring for easy health monitoring and screen control.