Galaxy Ring swelling victim shows aftermath and points to another case

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Credit: X/@ZONEofTECHTL;DRThe Galaxy Ring user who suffered a battery swelling injury has shared more details and photos.Samsung reimbursed him for travel costs, collected the device, and is conducting an investigation.The user pointed to other online battery complaints, including one case of swelling.The Galaxy Ring made headlines yesterday after a tech creator reported that the battery inside his unit swelled while it was on his finger. He ended up missing a flight and required hospital assistance to have the device removed. Samsung later told Android Authority it was an “extremely rare” case. The user himself suggested that saltwater exposure might have been a factor, which we speculated could make sense given that the ring’s IP68 rating doesn’t stretch as far as protection against saltwater.Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?