Worldwide Advanced Smartwatch Forecast Update, 2024–2028: 4Q24
This IDC study presents an updated five-year forecast for the worldwide advanced smartwatch market."The worldwide smartwatch market will rebound in 2024," says Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC's Wearables program. "The appetite for smartwatches is still strong, and the addition of artificial intelligence will enhance the overall health and fitness experience. Combined with a new cycle of replacement and upgrades and continued development, the future years of the market will show slow and steady upward growth."
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 Region
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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