U.S. Advanced Smartwatch Forecast Update, 2024–2028: CY 4Q24
This IDC study presents the updated five-year forecast for advanced smartwatch shipments in the United States."The U.S. advanced smartwatch market will grow just slightly in 2024 over 2023 levels as macroeconomic recovery continues," points out Ramon T. Llamas, research director, IDC's Wearables program. "What should not be overlooked is how artificial intelligence is slowly making its way to smartwatches, analyzing historical data and providing actionable data for the wearer. This is in its initial stages right now, but expect more developments to come in the future to drive interest and adoption."
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Advanced Smartwatch Forecast by Operating System
Advanced Smartwatch Cellular Connectivity Forecast
Advanced Smartwatch Forecast by Segment
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
New Users and Returning Users
Constantly Updated Feature Sets
Introduction of New Silicon Solutions
Inhibitors
Lukewarm Reception Within the Mass Market
Exodus of Smartwatch Vendors
Significant Market Developments
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Primary Data Sources
Secondary Sources
IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker
Related Research
Research Assistance
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