Apple Watch Series 5 announced with always-on screen and international emergency calling
The best smartwatch in the world just got better with a slew of new features that will help Apple cement its position at the top of the market.
Puma, Michael Kors, ASUS and Garmin unveil new smartwatches
The first two are running Google's Wear OS, ASUS' device packs an ECG & PPG sensors, and Garmin has likely launched a new smartwatch series...
Fitbit Versa 2 announced, it’s the best smartwatch for Android users
The device comes with an OLED screen, faster processor, improved battery life and Alexa support.
Research: $54bn wearable tech industry offers immense opportunity for healthcare by 2023
However, there are many barriers that must be overcome before widespread adoption including cost, reimbursement, data quality and lack of clinical evidence.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 unveiled with ECG, price tag of $279.99
Preorders will begin on September 6th, with the aluminum version going for $280 for the 40mm size and $300 for the 44mm version.
Livongo integrates with Apple, Fitbit and Samsung smartwatches
The new feature brings push health nudges and personalized health insights to smartphone users with chronic conditions.
Apple watchOS 6 announced with new health and fitness features
New capabilities include women cycle tracking, Noise app, Activity Trends and App Store right on the wrist; also, there are new watch faces.
IDC: Global shipments of wearable devices reached 49.6M units in Q1 2019
While wrist-worn wearables accounted for the majority of the market with 63.2% share, ear-worn devices experienced the fastest growth (135.1% YoY).
IDC: Global wearables market to hit 198.5M units by the end of 2019
The market is expected to reach 279 million units by the end of 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
IDC: Global wearables shipments hit 172.2M units
Much of the growth was attributed to the growing number of ear-worn devices as they captured almost a quarter of the market during the year.