Worldwide Wearable Computing Device Installed Base Forecast, 2023–2027
This IDC study discusses a five-year forecast for the worldwide wearable computing device installed base."The worldwide installed base of wearable devices is on a strong and certain path upward," points out Ramon T. Llamas, research director for IDC's Wearables team. "End-user appetite remains strong, and there still exists a sizable greenfield opportunity for vendors to target. Moreover, end-users' desire to replace their wearables on a regular basis also remains strong. Finally, the breadth and depth of devices and prices mean that there is a wearable device for anybody who wants one."
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- IDC Market Forecast Figure
- Executive Summary
- Advice for Technology Suppliers
- Market Forecast
- Installed Base by Product
- Advanced Smartwatch Installed Base by OS
- Market Context
- Drivers and Inhibitors
- Drivers
- First-Time Users
- Increased Selection of Wearable Devices
- Strong Refresh Cycle
- Inhibitors
- Lukewarm Reception Within the Mass Market
- Significant Market Developments
- Changes from Prior Forecast
- Market Definition
- Methodology
- Primary Data Sources
- Secondary Sources
- IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker
- Related Research
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