Oura Ring 4 Users Report Battery Degradation Issues Following Firmware Update; Oura Ring 5 Release Expected to Address Longevity.
San Francisco, CA – A growing number of users of the Oura Ring 4 are reporting significant battery life degradation following the latest firmware update, version 3.5.2. According to user-generated diagnostics on a major tech support forum, the update has triggered an accelerated discharge cycle in several units, reducing the previously advertised seven-day battery life to an average of under three days. Oura Health Inc. has acknowledged the reports but has not yet issued a corrective patch. Industry analysts now expect a forthcoming hardware revision, tentatively designated the Oura Ring 5, to incorporate a higher-capacity battery and a revised power management system. Citing sources familiar with the company’s production roadmap, these analysts predict an official announcement within the next two months. When asked for comment, Oura Health confirmed it is "actively investigating the firmware issue" but declined to comment on future product releases.